Computer Science
Grade 1
20 min
Digital Citizenship Pledge
Take a pledge to be a responsible and kind digital citizen.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Recite one rule from our Digital Citizenship Pledge.
Identify a kind comment versus a mean comment.
Explain why we keep our private information secret.
Name one trusted adult they can talk to about online problems.
Give an example of being helpful to a friend online.
Do you like it when friends share their toys with you? 🤗 Let's learn how to be good sharing friends online!
We are going to make a special promise, called a pledge. This pledge helps us be kind, safe, and happy online. It is like a team rule for using computers!
Real-World Applications
Playing a fun game with a friend online 🎮
Watching learning videos on a tablet 📺
Sending a happy birthday message to Grandma 💌
Sharing a drawing you made in a class app 🎨
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Digital Citizen 🧑💻A person who uses the internet and computers.When you play a game on a tablet, you are a digital citizen!
Pledge 🤝A special promise that you mean to keep.We make a pledge to be kind to everyone in our class.
Kind Words 👍Words that make someone feel happy and good.Saying 'Wow, cool robot!' or 'You are a good friend!'.
Private Information 🤫Secrets about you, like your address or birthday.Your home address is private. It's like a secret treasure map!
Trusted Adult 👩🏫A grown-up who helps you and keeps you safe.Your teacher, mom, dad, or grandpa are trusted adults.
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Core Syntax & Patterns
Pledge Rule 1: Be Kind
I will use kind words and be helpful.
Use this rule when you talk or play with friends online. Think before you type!
Pledge Rule 2: Be Safe
I will keep my secrets safe.
Use this rule always. Never share private information like your address or phone number.
Pledge Rule 3: Be Brave
I will tell a trusted adult if I feel sad or scared.
Use this rule if you see something mean or confusing. Grown-ups can help!
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Challenging
A person you don't know sends you a message: "Hi! I have a secret. What is your address so I can mail it to you?" Which TWO pledge rules should you use?
A.Be kind and tell them your address
B.Don't share secrets and tell a grown-up
C.Take a turn and use nice words
D.Be a helper and share a picture
Challenging
Why is it important to ask a friend before posting their picture, even if it's a really good picture?
A.Because your computer might run out of space
B.Because the picture might be blurry
C.Because your friend gets to decide what is shared about them
D.Because you should only post pictures of cats
Challenging
Imagine you are adding a new rule to the Digital Citizenship Pledge. Based on what we learned about being kind, which would be the best new rule?
A.Only play games you can win.
B.If someone is new to a game, invite them to play.
C.Always use the biggest and brightest font.
D.Tell everyone your password so they can help you.
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