Week 13: Be a Superhero Digital Citizen!

Unit: Computers and Society (Weeks 12-13) Duration: 2 lessons, 50 minutes each

What’s in Store This Week?

Welcome to one of the most important weeks of our course! Now that you have amazing coding superpowers, it’s time to learn how to use them responsibly. This week, you’ll become a Digital Citizen, a superhero of the internet! You’ll learn the secrets to staying safe online, how to be kind and respectful to others in the digital world, and how technology connects us to people all across the globe. Get ready to earn your cape as a thoughtful, responsible, and awesome citizen of the digital world!

What You’ll Be Able to Do!

By the end of this week, you’ll be able to:

Explain the basic rules of how to stay safe and be kind online.
Create a super-strong, secret password.
Understand how technology helps us make friends and learn from people all over the world.
Be a positive and respectful member of our digital community.

Lessons This Week

Lesson 13.1: Your Digital Superhero Toolkit

Get Ready To: Gear up with your digital superhero toolkit! You’ll learn how to protect your secret identity with strong passwords, how to leave positive “digital footprints,” and what to do if you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable.

Lesson 13.2: Connecting with the World!

Get Ready To: Go on a virtual trip around the globe! You’ll explore how technology connects us with different cultures and friends from far away, and learn how we can all be good “global citizens” together.

How We’ll See Our Skills Grow

Smart Scenarios: We’ll look at different online situations and see how you use your superhero skills to make safe and kind choices.
The Digital Citizen Pledge: Our class will work together to create a promise to be amazing digital citizens, and you’ll get to sign it!
Global Mindset: We’ll see how you share and learn about different cultures during our global connection activities.

Be a Leader in Our Digital World!

This week is all about becoming a leader who is:

Safe: You protect your personal information.
Kind: You treat others online with respect and empathy.
Brave: You know when to ask a trusted adult for help.
Global: You are curious and respectful of people from all over the world.

Your Superhero Gear

Fun “what would you do?” scenario cards
A world map to track our global connections
A special poster for our class “Digital Citizen Pledge”
Worksheets to help you create a super-strong secret password

Assessment Highlights

Formative: Digital citizenship understanding, cultural awareness demonstration
Performance: Scenario responses and global communication skills
Portfolio: Digital citizenship pledge and global awareness reflections

Cross-Curricular Connections

Social Studies: Global awareness, cultural diversity, and citizenship education
Character Education: Responsibility, empathy, and ethical behavior
Language Arts: Communication skills and cultural appreciation
Geography: Global connections and international understanding

Digital Citizenship Focus

Online safety and security awareness
Responsible digital communication and behavior
Understanding of digital footprints and privacy
Respectful interaction in digital spaces

Global Awareness and Cultural Understanding

Recognition of worldwide technology access variations
Appreciation for cultural diversity and similarities
Understanding of global challenges and opportunities
Development of global citizenship mindset

Parent and Family Engagement

Information sharing about digital citizenship education
Resources for continuing safety conversations at home
Guidelines for family technology use agreements
Support for ongoing digital responsibility development

Materials Needed

Digital citizenship scenario cards and worksheets
Global technology access information and world maps
Video conferencing setup for virtual cultural exchanges
Password creation templates and security resources
Cultural sharing materials and presentations

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