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Digital Citizenship

Instruction that builds the judgement to thrive online, from kindness and safety for the youngest students to privacy, misinformation, and data ethics.

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111 Lessons, 472 Activities
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Kindness & Trust

1 Being Kind Online: Introduction Try it ›
2 Being Kind Online: Activity Try it ›
3 Safe vs. Unsafe Sharing: Introduction Try it ›
4 Safe vs. Unsafe Sharing: Activity PLUS
5 Safe vs. Unsafe Sharing: Reflection PLUS
6 Asking a Trusted Adult: Introduction PLUS
7 Asking a Trusted Adult: Activity PLUS
8 Asking a Trusted Adult: Reflection PLUS

Smart Sharing & Media Choices

9 My Digital Footprint: Introduction PLUS
10 My Digital Footprint: Activity PLUS
11 My Digital Footprint: Reflection PLUS
12 True or Tricky?: Introduction PLUS
13 True or Tricky?: Activity PLUS
14 True or Tricky?: Reflection PLUS

Respect & Balance

15 Respecting Others' Work: Introduction PLUS
16 Respecting Others' Work: Activity PLUS
17 Respecting Others' Work: Reflection PLUS
18 Screen Time Balance: Introduction PLUS
19 Screen Time Balance: Reflection PLUS

Wrapping Up

20 Our Digital Promise (Review): Introduction PLUS
21 Our Digital Promise (Review): Activity PLUS
22 Our Digital Promise (Review): Reflection PLUS

Identity, Privacy & Safety

1 Digital Footprint: Introduction Try it ›
2 Digital Footprint: Activity Try it ›
3 Digital Footprint: Reflection Try it ›
4 Cyberbullying Awareness: Introduction PLUS
5 Cyberbullying Awareness: Activity PLUS
6 Cyberbullying Awareness: Reflection PLUS
7 Privacy & Personal Information: Introduction PLUS
8 Privacy & Personal Information: Activity PLUS
9 Privacy & Personal Information: Reflection PLUS

Media & Information

10 Media Literacy -- Ads & Influence: Introduction PLUS
11 Media Literacy -- Ads & Influence: Activity PLUS
12 Media Literacy -- Ads & Influence: Reflection PLUS
13 Fact vs. Opinion Online: Introduction PLUS
14 Fact vs. Opinion Online: Activity PLUS
15 Fact vs. Opinion Online: Reflection PLUS

Respect, Communication & Balance

16 Copyright & Creative Commons: Introduction PLUS
17 Copyright & Creative Commons: Activity PLUS
18 Copyright & Creative Commons: Reflection PLUS
19 Digital Communication Etiquette: Introduction PLUS
20 Digital Communication Etiquette: Activity PLUS
21 Digital Communication Etiquette: Reflection PLUS
22 Healthy Tech Habits: Introduction PLUS
23 Healthy Tech Habits: Activity PLUS
24 Healthy Tech Habits: Reflection PLUS

Reputation & Reflection

25 Online Identity & Reputation: Introduction PLUS
26 Online Identity & Reputation: Activity PLUS
27 Online Identity & Reputation: Reflection PLUS
28 Unit Review: Introduction PLUS
29 Unit Review: Activity PLUS
30 Unit Review: Reflection PLUS

Identity & Online Behavior

1 Digital Identity: Introduction Try it ›
2 Digital Identity: Activity Try it ›
3 Cyberbullying & Bystander Action: Introduction Try it ›
4 Cyberbullying & Bystander Action: Activity PLUS
5 Cyberbullying & Bystander Action: Reflection PLUS

Privacy, Media & Platforms

6 Privacy in the App Economy: Introduction PLUS
7 Privacy in the App Economy: Activity PLUS
8 Privacy in the App Economy: Reflection PLUS
9 Misinformation & Deepfakes: Introduction PLUS
10 Misinformation & Deepfakes: Activity PLUS
11 Misinformation & Deepfakes: Reflection PLUS
12 Social Media Impact: Introduction PLUS
13 Social Media Impact: Activity PLUS
14 Social Media Impact: Reflection PLUS

Rights, Safety & Well-Being

15 Copyright & Fair Use: Introduction PLUS
16 Copyright & Fair Use: Activity PLUS
17 Copyright & Fair Use: Reflection PLUS
18 Digital Wellness & Self-Regulation: Introduction PLUS
19 Digital Wellness & Self-Regulation: Activity PLUS
20 Digital Wellness & Self-Regulation: Reflection PLUS
21 Online Safety & Exploitation: Introduction PLUS
22 Online Safety & Exploitation: Activity PLUS
23 Online Safety & Exploitation: Reflection PLUS
24 School Technology Rules & Student Rights: Introduction PLUS
25 School Technology Rules & Student Rights: Activity PLUS
26 School Technology Rules & Student Rights: Reflection PLUS

Wrapping Up

27 Unit Review: Introduction PLUS
28 Unit Review: Activity PLUS
29 Unit Review: Reflection PLUS

Identity, Privacy & Power

1 Digital Identity & Personal Brand: Introduction Try it ›
2 Digital Identity & Personal Brand: Activity Try it ›
3 Data Privacy & Security in Depth: Introduction Try it ›
4 Data Privacy & Security in Depth: Activity PLUS
5 Data Privacy & Security in Depth: Reflection PLUS
6 Misinformation, Propaganda & Media Ecosystems: Introduction PLUS
7 Misinformation, Propaganda & Media Ecosystems: Activity PLUS
8 Misinformation, Propaganda & Media Ecosystems: Reflection PLUS

Participation, Ownership & Consent

9 Intellectual Property & the Creator Economy: Introduction PLUS
10 Intellectual Property & the Creator Economy: Reflection PLUS
11 Digital Activism & Civic Engagement: Introduction PLUS
12 Digital Activism & Civic Engagement: Activity PLUS
13 Digital Activism & Civic Engagement: Reflection PLUS
14 Online Relationships & Digital Consent: Introduction PLUS
15 Online Relationships & Digital Consent: Activity PLUS
16 Online Relationships & Digital Consent: Reflection PLUS

Wellness, Security & Rights

17 Digital Wellness & Work-Life Integration: Introduction PLUS
18 Digital Wellness & Work-Life Integration: Activity PLUS
19 Digital Wellness & Work-Life Integration: Reflection PLUS
20 Cybersecurity & Social Engineering: Introduction PLUS
21 Cybersecurity & Social Engineering: Activity PLUS
22 Cybersecurity & Social Engineering: Reflection PLUS
23 Student Data, Platform Rules & Digital Rights: Introduction PLUS
24 Student Data, Platform Rules & Digital Rights: Reflection PLUS

Access & Reflection

25 Global Digital Divide & Access: Introduction PLUS
26 Global Digital Divide & Access: Activity PLUS
27 Global Digital Divide & Access: Reflection PLUS
28 Unit Review: Introduction PLUS
29 Unit Review: Activity PLUS
30 Unit Review: Reflection PLUS

A look inside the lessons

Digital Citizenship standards alignment

Every Digital Citizenship lesson maps to Common Sense Media, ISTE, CSTA, and Common Core, and helps satisfy CIPA, the internet-safety requirement districts already answer to. It's aligned to the state frameworks your district already reports on, including Texas.

Common Sense ISTE Common Core CSTA CIPA CSTA/AI4K12 2025 Texas State Standards
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Instruction that builds the judgement to thrive online, from kindness and safety for the youngest students to privacy, misinformation, and data ethics.

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Creative Writing

Open-ended writing prompts, from playful story starters to branching adventures and job-application essays.

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Standards Aligned

Every lesson correlated to 2,000+ standards - national frameworks plus all 50 states, so every activity maps to what your district reports on.

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