Fifth graders learn to be good digital citizens — keeping personal information private, being kind online, and knowing when to ask an adult for help — so they can stay safe and responsible on the internet.
Students will be able to…
The internet is an amazing place to learn and connect — but it comes with rules to stay safe. What does it mean to be a good digital citizen, and how do you protect yourself online?
Project this and sort each action into being safe and smart online or NOT safe online.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
The internet is amazing — but how do we stay safe on it?
Students practice.
Students use the tool.
Students modify.
Students conclude.
Aligned to the CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards and ISTE Standards for Students.
Discuss real-world cybersecurity and keeping information secure.
Discuss responsible and safe technology use.
Use public domain or Creative Commons media responsibly.
Digital Citizen — act safely and responsibly online.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students write one online-safety rule for their class and explain why it keeps everyone safe. A printable digital-citizenship 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.