10th Grade Digital Footprints Lesson Plan Example (English)

Topic: digital footprints

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to identify and understand the implications of leaving a digital footprint.

Materials

• Text: "Digital Footprints" by Claudia Black
• Whiteboard or chalkboard
• Markers or chalk

Warm-up

• Ask students if they are familiar with the concept of a digital footprint.
• Ask for a few examples of things that might be included in a digital footprint.
• Review the basics of what a digital footprint is and the risks associated with leaving a digital footprint.

Direct Instruction

• Provide a brief overview of the text, "digital footprints."
• Ask students to think about the risks associated with leaving a digital footprint and how these might differ depending on the type of digital footprint (e.g. social media, online shopping).
• Have students work in pairs to read the text and take notes on the main points and key ideas.
• As a class, discuss the notes and clarify any misunderstandings.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in small groups to create a poster that summarizes the main points from the text.
• Each group should include at least one member who has experience using social media.
• Provide students with poster paper, markers, and any other supplies they may need.
• Have students present their posters to the class and discuss any additional insights or perspectives they may have gained from their group work.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose one aspect of online safety addressed in the text that they want to learn more about.
• Have them research and create a presentation on their chosen topic, which they can share with the class.
• Encourage students to share their presentations with a parent or guardian and discuss any additional strategies they may have learned for staying safe online.

Closure

• Review the key takeaways from the text, including the importance of maintaining digital privacy, practicing safe browsing and staying away from -unauthorized sites, and avoiding -phishing scams.
• Remind students that it is their responsibility to stay safe online, and that they can ask for help if they run into any -teachers.

Assessment

• Administer a quiz or test to assess students' understanding of the text and key takeaways.
• Have students write a brief reflection detailing what they learned from the text, and what they will do to protect their digital privacy and stay safe online.