Ninth graders learn how common online scams work, from phishing and fake prizes to impersonation, the warning signs that give them away, and how to respond safely.
Students will be able to…
Scams count on a quick, trusting click. How do common online scams work, what gives them away, and how do you respond safely?
Project this and answer each question about recognizing and avoiding online scams — read the explanation after each one.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
“You won a prize! Click here.” Scams count on a quick, trusting click. How do you catch one before it catches you?
Students answer questions about scams.
Students analyze a scam message.
Students build a quick guide.
Students reflect on staying safe.
Aligned to the CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards and the ISTE Standards for Students.
Identify common cyber threats and scams.
Explain how to respond to suspicious messages.
Discuss the impact of scams and how to avoid them.
Act safely and protect yourself in digital spaces.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students list the common signs of a scam, add a safe response for each, and make a quick scam-spotter guide they could share with family. A printable scam-awareness worksheet is in the Computer Science library.
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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.