: This document MUST be signed verifying that the lesson has been taught. Please return this document to the person in your office designated by your site admin (this could be an Assistant Principal or office staff member).
* Teacher Verification Document - Required Documentation
: "As kids grow, they'll naturally start to communicate more online. But some of what they see could make them feel hurt, sad, angry, or even fearful. Help your students build empathy for others and learn strategies to use when confronted with cyberbullying. Students will be able to: - Understand that it's important to think about the words we use, because everyone interprets things differently. - Identify ways to respond to mean words online, using S-T-O-P. - Decide what kinds of statements are OK to say online and which are not."
1. The Power of Words (Cyberbullying, Digital Drama, and Hate Speech) - Required Lesson
: "The web is full of photos, and even videos, that are digitally altered. And it's often hard to tell the difference between what's real and what's fake. Help your students ask critical questions about why someone might alter a photo or video in the first place. Students will be able to: - Recognize that photos and videos can be altered digitally. - Identify different reasons why someone might alter a photo or video. - Analyze altered photos and videos to try to determine why."
2. Is Seeing Believing? - (News & Media Literacy) Highly recommended optional lesson
: "From selfies to social media, many of us create unique online identities for ourselves, and our students are no different. But do kids always understand how others might perceive what they post? Help your students think critically about the online identities they're creating. Students will be able to: - Consider how posting selfies or other images will lead others to make assumptions about them. - Reflect on the most important parts of their unique identity."
3. This is Me (Digital Footprint & Identity) - Recommended optional lesson