Computer Science
Grade 3
20 min
Cyberbullying: Recognizing and Responding
Students will learn about cyberbullying and how to respond to it safely.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Define 'digital footprint' using their own words.
Identify at least three online actions (events) that create a digital footprint.
Explain that online information can be permanent, like a tattoo for the internet.
Use a simple conditional (IF-THEN) statement to decide if an online action is kind and safe.
Describe how their digital footprint represents them online.
Connect the idea of a positive digital footprint to being a kind online friend.
Have you ever left footprints in the sand or snow? 👣 What if every time you used a computer or tablet, you left a special kind of footprint behind?
Today, we are going to be Digital Footprint Detectives! We will learn about the invisible tracks we leave online, called a digital footprint. Understanding th...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Digital FootprintAll the information and clues you leave behind when you use the internet. It's like a trail of digital breadcrumbs that tells a story about you.Posting a picture of your dog, playing an online game, and the username you choose are all parts of your digital footprint.
DataTiny pieces of information. Online, data can be words, numbers, or pictures.Your name is data. A comment you write like 'Cool drawing!' is data. A photo of your cat is data.
EventAn action you take online. Almost every online event creates data.Clicking the 'like' button, sending a message, or posting a photo are all online events.
PermanentSomething that lasts forever or is very, very hard to get rid of, like a marker drawing on a wall.Once you post a commen...
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Core Syntax & Patterns
The Footprint Event Rule (IF-THEN)
IF I do an action online, THEN I add a piece of data to my digital footprint.
Use this rule to remember that everything you do online leaves a trace. Before you click, post, or share, think about the 'footprint' it will leave.
The T.H.I.N.K. Before You Post Rule
T - Is it True? H - Is it Helpful? I - Is it Inspiring? N - Is it Necessary? K - Is it Kind?
This is a checklist to help you decide IF it's a good idea to post something. IF the answer to these questions is 'yes', THEN it's likely a positive addition to your digital footprint.
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Challenging
Someone takes a screenshot of Lily's mean comment ('You are bad at this game!') before she can delete it. This shows why the 'Delete Button Magic Trick' is a mistake and that...
A.Lily should have typed faster.
B.screenshots are not part of a digital footprint.
C.the other player is a tattletale.
D.online information can be saved and shared by others, even if you delete it.
Challenging
You want to post a picture of your friend's new puppy. Using the T.H.I.N.K. rule and being a kind friend, what is the most important thing to do BEFORE you post?
A.Ask your friend for permission to post the picture.
B.Make sure the picture is very funny.
C.Post it quickly before someone else does.
D.Write a caption that says your puppy is cuter.
Challenging
A website asks for your real name and your school's name to play a game. Using the IF-THEN rule, what is the best way to think about this situation?
A.IF I give my information, THEN I will win the game faster.
B.IF I use a fake name, THEN I am not leaving a digital footprint.
C.IF I share this private data, THEN it becomes a permanent part of my digital footprint, so I should ask a grown-up first.
D.IF the game is fun, THEN it is always okay to share information.
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