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Classroom Resource

Internet Traffic Light

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

1

Overview

Staying safe online is a lot like staying safe in the real world. Using a fun traffic light activity, students learn how to identify "just right" content, giving them the green light to learn, play, and explore the internet safely.

Students will be able to:

  • understand that being safe online is similar to staying safe in real life.

  • learn to identify websites and apps that are "just right" and "not right" for them.

  • know how to get help from an adult if they are unsure about a website.

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Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 1

DLCS18.1.R1

Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.1.R1

Vocabulary

  • personal information

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to use devices responsibly.
  • how to use software responsibly.
  • how to explain internet safety rules.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • demonstrate responsible uses of devices such as keeping them clean, correct methods for use guided by an adult.
  • demonstrate responsible uses of software guided by an adult.
  • explain why safety is important when using computing devices and the internet.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • they must use and care for equipment carefully.
  • they should use software that an adult has approved.
  • rules are important to follow when using a computer for their safety.
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    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 1

    DLCS18.1.R2

    Recognize and demonstrate age-appropriate responsible use of digital devices and resources as outlined in school/district rules.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.1.R2

    Vocabulary

    • credit

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • to respect the work of others.
    • to give credit to others when using their work.
    • to obtain permission when possible to use the work of others.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • understand pieces of work belongs to someone else.
    • understand that it is necessary to give credit to others when using their work.
    • understand they should obtain permission when possible to use the work of others.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
  • work produced by someone belongs to that person.
  • if they want to use someone's work they must give that person credit.
  • sometimes it is necessary to ask permission to use someone's work.
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    Link to Resource
    https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/internet-traff…

    CR Resource Type

    Lesson/Unit Plan

    Resource Provider

    Common Sense Media

    Resource Provider other

    Common Sense Media
    Accessibility
    License

    License Type

    Custom

    Custom License Type (URL)

    https://www.commonsense.org/about-us/our-mission/site-terms-use

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