Use digital citizenship lesson plans to address timely topics and prepare students to take ownership of their digital lives. Browse lessons by grade and topic below, or see an overview of the curriculum.
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How do you go places safely online?
How do you stay safe when visiting a website or app?
What kinds of information should I keep to myself when I use the internet?
How are we all part of an online community?
Relationships & Communication
What should you do if someone is mean to you online?
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
How can a strong password help protect your privacy?
What makes a strong online community?
Relationships & Communication
What should you do when someone uses mean or hurtful language on the internet?
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
What information about you is OK to share online?
How can I be positive and have fun while playing online games, and help others do the same?
Relationships & Communication
How can we be upstanders when we see cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
What is clickbait and how can you avoid it?
How do you keep online friendships safe?
Relationships & Communication
What is cyberbullying and what can you do to stop it?
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
How can you protect yourself from phishing?
How do you chat safely with people you meet online?
Relationships & Communication
How can you de-escalate digital drama so it doesn't go too far?
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
How do companies collect and use data about you?
How does social media affect our relationships?
Relationships & Communication
How can you respond when cyberbullying occurs?
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
How can you protect your privacy when you're online?
What are the risks and potential consequences of sexting?
Relationships & Communication
How should you respond to online hate speech?
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
What are the benefits and drawbacks of online tracking?
How can you tell when an online relationship is risky?
Relationships & Communication
How can we act with empathy and positivity when we're online?
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
What privacy risks do new technologies present, and how do we decide if they're worth it?
How can I make sure my relationships are healthy and positive?
Relationships & Communication
How can we counter online hate speech and xenophobia?
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
At what age should people be allowed to use social media?
How can we use code-switching to enhance our communication with online audiences?
Relationships & Communication
How does online disinhibition sometimes lead to cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
Should the government have access to all your social media and cellphone data?
How can we communicate with civility online?
Relationships & Communication
What should the consequences for online hate speech be?
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
If you are using our Digital Citizenship Curriculum, you can earn recognition as a Common Sense Educator or Common Sense School.