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Digital Safety Superheroes

Grade 5TechnologyComputer SciencePsychologyEnglishScience5 days

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"Digital Safety Superheroes" is a project-based learning experience for 5th graders, focusing on creating a comprehensive Digital Citizenship Pledge. Students engage in simulations and activities, such as a Phishing Attack Simulation and a Cyber Security Escape Room, to learn about information and cyber security, online privacy, and ethical digital communication. Through collaboration, research, and problem-solving, students address real-world cyber threats and learn how to act responsibly online while fostering critical thinking and communication skills.

Digital CitizenshipCyber SecurityOnline PrivacyPhishingEthical CommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we create a comprehensive Digital Citizenship Pledge that ensures the protection of personal information, promotes responsible online behavior, and addresses the challenges of cyber threats?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

What is information and cyber security, and why is it important?
How can I protect my personal information and privacy online?
What are the basic principles of digital citizenship?
Why is it important to be a responsible digital citizen?
How do cyber threats affect individuals and organizations?
What strategies can be used to identify and prevent cyber attacks?
How can collaboration and communication online be both positive and negative?
What are the ethical considerations of internet use?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Understand the importance of information and cyber security and how it affects individuals and organizations.
Identify strategies to protect personal information and privacy online.
Develop a Digital Citizenship Pledge that addresses responsible online behavior and cyber threat mitigation.
Investigate the impact of cyber threats on individuals and organizations.
Explore ethical considerations in digital communication and information sharing.
Learn to collaborate and communicate effectively and responsibly in online environments.

ISTE Standards for Students

ISTE-2A

Primary

Students understand and demonstrate an understanding of the action steps to take to ensure the safety and security of digital information, including keeping login information private and creating strong passwords.Reason: The standard aligns with the project's goal of teaching students how to protect their personal information and maintain privacy online.

ISTE-6D

Secondary

Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.Reason: The standard supports students in creating and sharing their Digital Citizenship Pledge with a broader audience, tailoring the message appropriately.

Common Core Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.8

Secondary

Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.Reason: This standard supports the research and information gathering aspect of creating a comprehensive Digital Citizenship Pledge.

Next Generation Science Standards

NGSS-3-5-ETS1-1

Supporting

Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.Reason: This standard applies to the process of creating a Digital Citizenship Pledge, as students must consider criteria for success and constraints.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

The Phishing Attack Simulation

Conduct a simulation where students receive fake 'phishy' emails and must identify which are safe or dangerous. This hands-on exploration of phishing attacks not only captures attention but also enlightens them on critical thinking needed for their Digital Citizenship Pledge. It connects to their everyday experiences of receiving emails and messages.

Hacker's Hideout Escape Room

Turn the classroom into an escape room where students have to solve cyber security challenges to "escape" from a simulated hacker scenario. Each challenge solved will provide a key idea or principle to include in their Digital Citizenship Pledge. The game-like setting ties together problem-solving with practical application of technology concepts.

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Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.

Activity 1

Phishing Detective

Students engage in a simulation exercise to detect phishing emails. This activity aims to build critical thinking and enhance awareness about safe versus unsafe digital communication as part of their Digital Citizenship Pledge.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Introduce students to the concept of phishing and how it relates to cyber security.

2. Present a series of example emails, including both safe and phishing ones.

3. Have students work in groups to examine each email, noting signs of phishing like suspicious links or requests for personal information.

4. Discuss findings as a class and gather key principles for online safety.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA class-generated list of tips and red flags for identifying phishing emails.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with ISTE-2A as students learn to keep personal information safe and recognize cyber threats.

Activity 2

Escape Room: Cyber Security Challenge

Students participate in a classroom-based escape room activity where they solve a series of cyber security puzzles. Each challenge teaches them a principle of digital citizenship, guiding them toward creating their Digital Citizenship Pledge.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Introduce the escape room scenario and the concept of cyber security challenges.

2. Organize students into small groups, assigning each group different tasks that require solving puzzles with cyber security themes (e.g., decoding passwords, identifying secure websites).

3. Provide hints and guidance as students work through each puzzle, connecting the solutions to digital citizenship principles.

4. Conclude with a debrief to ensure understanding of cyber security principles learned through the challenges.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA set of cyber security challenges completed and a list of digital citizenship principles discovered from the activity.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSupports NGSS-3-5-ETS1-1 by helping students define problems and consider criteria for successful solutions, as well as ISTE-2A for recognizing safe online practices.

Activity 3

Digital Citizenship Research Quest

Students embark on a research project to investigate digital citizenship concepts, drawing information from various sources. This helps them gather the content needed for their Digital Citizenship Pledge.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Discuss the essential questions and outline the research goal: understanding digital citizenship and its importance.

2. Assign topics related to information and cyber security to each student or group for focused research (e.g., password safety, online etiquette).

3. Guide students in using both print and digital sources to gather information, emphasizing how to summarize and paraphrase findings.

4. Help students create an annotated bibliography or list of sources used in their research.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comprehensive research portfolio with summarized findings and a bibliography.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsMeets CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.8 by focusing on information gathering and summarizing from various sources.

Activity 4

Cyber Ethics Debate

Students engage in a debate about ethical considerations in digital communication. This activity encourages critical thinking about internet use, supporting their Digital Citizenship Pledge development.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Introduce the concept of digital ethics and why it's vital in online environments.

2. Divide students into debate teams, assigning each team a specific ethical dilemma related to cyber security (e.g., privacy vs. surveillance).

3. Allow preparation time for teams to research and construct arguments, using evidence from their research quest.

4. Conduct the debates, ensuring each team presents their arguments and counterarguments.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityRecordings or written summaries of debates with reflections on ethical considerations discussed.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with ISTE-2A for understanding privacy and security, and ISTE-6D for presenting tailored content to audiences.

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Digital Citizenship and Cyber Security Evaluation Rubric

Category 1

Understanding of Digital Citizenship Concepts

Assesses students' knowledge of digital citizenship principles, cyber security issues, and their importance.

Criterion 1

Knowledge of Cyber Security Principles

Evaluates students' understanding of fundamental cyber security concepts such as phishing, privacy, and online safety.

Exemplary

4 Points

Shows sophisticated understanding of cyber security issues and principles, explaining them comprehensively with effective examples.

Proficient

3 Points

Displays thorough understanding of basic cyber security principles, with relevant examples.

Developing

2 Points

Shows emerging understanding with some correct identification of cyber security principles.

Beginning

1 Points

Minimal understanding of cyber security concepts, with possible misconceptions.

Criterion 2

Impact of Cyber Threats

Assesses the understanding of the effects of cyber threats on individuals and organizations.

Exemplary

4 Points

Provides comprehensive analysis of cyber threat impacts, connecting real-world scenarios and solutions.

Proficient

3 Points

Clearly explains the impact of at least two significant cyber threats.

Developing

2 Points

Identifies some impacts of cyber threats, but with limited depth.

Beginning

1 Points

Has difficulty identifying cyber threats and their impacts.

Category 2

Research and Information Gathering

Evaluates how effectively students gather, evaluate, and integrate research to support their work.

Criterion 1

Research Skills

Assess students' ability to gather, summarize, and paraphrase information from multiple sources.

Exemplary

4 Points

Efficiently gathers and synthesizes information from diverse sources, offering well-organized summaries.

Proficient

3 Points

Gathers relevant information and creates understandable summaries from multiple sources.

Developing

2 Points

Attempts to gather information with incomplete or unclear summaries.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to gather relevant information and create cohesive summaries.

Category 3

Collaborative Work and Communication

Assesses students' ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within group activities and presentations.

Criterion 1

Collaboration Skills

Assesses participation and contribution to group activities.

Exemplary

4 Points

Leads group effectively, promoting inclusive collaboration and shared goals.

Proficient

3 Points

Contributes actively and cooperatively towards group objectives.

Developing

2 Points

Participates in collaboration but with limited initiative or engagement.

Beginning

1 Points

Minimal contribution to group tasks; relies heavily on peers for direction.

Criterion 2

Communication Skills

Evaluates how well students can articulate ideas and findings through written and verbal communication.

Exemplary

4 Points

Communicates ideas clearly and persuasively in both writing and speaking, with effective use of tone and style.

Proficient

3 Points

Communicates clearly in writing and speaking, using appropriate tone and vocabulary.

Developing

2 Points

Communicates ideas with some clarity; may lack coherence or appropriateness in tone.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to effectively communicate ideas in writing and speaking.

Category 4

Creative and Critical Thinking

Evaluates the students' ability to think critically and creatively when developing their Digital Citizenship Pledge.

Criterion 1

Problem Solving and Innovation

Assesses the capacity for critical thinking and creative problem solving in designing the Digital Citizenship Pledge.

Exemplary

4 Points

Innovatively solves complex problems, demonstrating deep critical thinking and original ideas.

Proficient

3 Points

Effectively solves problems and demonstrates logical reasoning and creativity.

Developing

2 Points

Demonstrates basic problem-solving skills, with partial logic and creativity.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to engage in critical or creative problem-solving processes.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning

Question 1

Reflect on how the activities of identifying phishing emails and solving cybersecurity puzzles helped you understand the importance of digital citizenship. How have your perceptions changed?

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Question 2

On a scale from 1 to 5, how confident do you feel in identifying potential cyber threats after completing the Phishing Detective and Escape Room activities?

Scale

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Question 3

What strategies do you find most effective in ensuring your privacy and security online, based on the activities and research conducted?

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Question 4

Reflect on the ethical considerations discussed in our Cyber Ethics Debate. Which ethical dilemma did you find most challenging and why?

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Question 5

Choose one: Which digital citizenship principle do you think is the most important for students to include in a Digital Citizenship Pledge, and why?

Multiple choice

Optional

Options

Privacy and Security

Responsible Online Behavior

Cyber Threat Mitigation

Ethical Communication