Third graders learn the basics of being a good digital citizen — keeping personal information private, asking a grown-up first, being kind, and telling a trusted adult when something feels wrong.
Students will be able to…
The internet is a great place to learn and play — but it comes with rules to stay safe, just like crossing the street. How do you stay safe and kind online?
Project this and match each online situation to the smart, safe choice — tap a situation, then tap what to do.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
The internet is great — but how do we stay safe on it?
Students explore.
Students use.
Students modify.
Students conclude.
Aligned to the CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards and ISTE Standards for Students.
Discuss keeping information secure online.
Discuss responsible and safe technology use.
Seek diverse perspectives and be kind online.
Digital Citizen — act safely and responsibly.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students make one online-safety rule for their class and explain why it keeps everyone safe. A printable online-safety sheet is in the Computer Science library.
Tap a card to flip it, then rate whether you knew it. Built from this lesson’s vocabulary.
A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.