"Digital Well-Being: Stay Safe Online!"
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"Digital Well-Being: Stay Safe Online!"

Grade 5ScienceTechnologyHealthPsychology5 days
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In the 'Healthy Habits: Cyber Safety Campaign' project, 5th-grade students engage in a comprehensive initiative to promote healthy online behaviors among their peers. Students explore topics like cyberbullying prevention, personal information protection, and screen time management, using research and digital media to create public service announcements. The project culminates in a community launch event where students present their campaigns, aiming to foster a safer online environment and enhance digital literacy. Emphasizing collaboration and creativity, this project not only educates students about cyber safety but also develops their communication skills and understanding of digital rights and responsibilities.
Cyber SafetyDigital LiteracyOnline BehaviorPublic Service AnnouncementCollaborationCommunication SkillsDigital Responsibilities
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we, as students, create and launch an impactful campaign to promote healthy online behavior by educating our peers about the importance of healthy online habits, recognizing and preventing cyberbullying, protecting personal information, managing screen time, and understanding the effects of online interactions on mental health?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • What are healthy online habits and why are they important?
  • How can we recognize and prevent cyberbullying?
  • Why is it important to protect our personal information online?
  • What strategies can we use to manage our screen time effectively?
  • How can online interactions affect mental health and wellbeing?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Understand the concept of healthy online habits and their importance.
  • Recognize the signs of cyberbullying and know strategies to prevent it.
  • Learn how to protect personal information online effectively.
  • Develop strategies to manage screen time wisely.
  • Investigate the impact of online interactions on mental health.

ISTE Standards for Students

ISTE.2c
Primary
Students demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.Reason: Promotes understanding of digital responsibilities and rights in the context of online behavior.

Common Core Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.5
Secondary
Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.Reason: Essential for developing and launching an effective campaign using digital media.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.7
Primary
Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.Reason: Relevant for researching and gathering information on healthy online habits.

NGSS

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: Relates to the planning and execution of a campaign under real-world constraints.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Online Safety Quiz

Students participate in an interactive online quiz that highlights common online safety scenarios. This challenges students to assess their existing knowledge and prompts in-depth discussions about digital well-being and cyber safety practices.

Guest Speaker Session

Invite a digital safety expert to discuss real-world consequences of unhealthy online behavior, including data breaches and cyberbullying incidents, fostering awareness among students on necessary precautions.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

Healthy Habits Researcher

Students research healthy online habits to understand their importance and impact on daily life. This knowledge will serve as the foundation for their campaign materials.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Divide into small groups and assign each group a topic, such as cyberbullying prevention, personal information protection, screen time management, and mental health impacts.
2. Use library and online resources to research your topic, gathering information from at least two reputable sources.
3. Organize the information collected using a graphic organizer to highlight key facts and statistics.
4. Prepare a short presentation to share findings with the class.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA well-researched presentation on assigned healthy online habits topic.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with NGSS.3-5-ETS1-1 and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.7 by helping students research and gather information on healthy online habits.
Activity 2

Cyber Safety PSA Creator

Students create an engaging Public Service Announcement (PSA) video that addresses and educates peers on a specific aspect of cyber safety studied in the previous activity.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Select the most important points from your research presentation to include in the PSA.
2. Draft a script for the PSA, focusing on clarity and engagement, ensuring alignment with researched information.
3. Plan visual elements, such as images or animations, that will enhance the message of the PSA.
4. Record and edit a short video using digital tools to deliver the PSA message effectively.
5. Share the PSA with classmates for feedback and make any necessary revisions.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA polished and informative PSA video promoting cyber safety.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSupports ISTE.2c by using digital media to communicate understanding of digital responsibilities, and aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.5 through strategic use of digital tools.
Activity 3

Community Launch Event

Students host an event where they launch their healthy online habits campaign, presenting their research and campaign materials to the community.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Plan the logistics for the event, including venue, audience, and schedule.
2. Prepare to present campaign materials and PSAs, practicing public speaking skills.
3. Invite community members, school peers, and family to attend the event.
4. Host the event, ensuring each group presents their work and answers audience questions.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA well-organized launch event showcasing student projects and campaigns.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.5 by allowing students to present digital media to an audience, demonstrating understanding of the topic.
Activity 4

Campaign Design Workshop

Students work collaboratively to design campaign materials that will promote their learned concepts about healthy online habits throughout the school or community.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Brainstorm possible campaign materials such as posters, brochures, or social media content.
2. Use design software or physical materials to create draft versions of campaign materials.
3. Organize a peer review session where each group presents their drafts and receives constructive feedback.
4. Revise campaign materials based on feedback to ensure clarity, accuracy, and appeal.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA set of campaign materials ready for distribution.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsDirectly relates to NGSS.3-5-ETS1-1 by guiding students in defining design problems and creating solutions with constraints and criteria.
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Healthy Online Habits Campaign Rubric

Category 1

Research and Content

Focuses on the depth and accuracy of students' research on healthy online habits, including understanding cyberbullying, personal information protection, and screen time management.
Criterion 1

Accuracy of Information

Measures the correctness of facts and statistics gathered during research.

Exemplary
4 Points

Research is comprehensive and accurate, using more than two reputable sources per topic.

Proficient
3 Points

Research is accurate, using at least two reputable sources per topic.

Developing
2 Points

Research includes some inaccuracies and uses only one reputable source per topic.

Beginning
1 Points

Research is mostly inaccurate and lacks reputable sources.

Criterion 2

Understanding of Topic

Assesses how well students understand and can explain their assigned topic.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the topic with detailed explanations.

Proficient
3 Points

Shows a clear understanding of the topic with accurate explanations.

Developing
2 Points

Shows some understanding but explanations lack detail or clarity.

Beginning
1 Points

Shows limited understanding with unclear explanations.

Category 2

Creativity and Presentation

Assesses students' ability to creatively and effectively present their findings, including PSA videos and campaign materials.
Criterion 1

PSA Content and Engagement

Evaluates the content quality and engagement level of the PSA created by students.

Exemplary
4 Points

PSA is highly engaging, with clear, compelling content and exceptional use of digital media.

Proficient
3 Points

PSA is engaging, with clear content and effective use of digital media.

Developing
2 Points

PSA has some engaging elements but lacks clarity or effective media use.

Beginning
1 Points

PSA is unengaging, with unclear content and minimal media use.

Criterion 2

Design and Appeal of Campaign Materials

Measures the visual appeal and clarity of campaign materials produced.

Exemplary
4 Points

Designs are visually striking, clear, and highly effective in conveying the message.

Proficient
3 Points

Designs are visually appealing and effective in conveying the message.

Developing
2 Points

Designs are somewhat appealing but lack clarity or effectiveness.

Beginning
1 Points

Designs are unclear and lack appeal, failing to convey the message effectively.

Category 3

Collaboration and Communication

Focuses on how well students work together to create and launch their campaign materials.
Criterion 1

Group Collaboration

Assesses the level of cooperation and contribution among team members.

Exemplary
4 Points

Consistently engages in collaborative efforts, providing leadership and positive influence.

Proficient
3 Points

Engages well with peers, contributing effectively to group tasks.

Developing
2 Points

Participates in group efforts but contributions vary in effectiveness.

Beginning
1 Points

Participates minimally, requiring support to contribute to group tasks.

Criterion 2

Communication Skills

Evaluates how effectively students communicate their ideas and campaign messages.

Exemplary
4 Points

Communicates ideas clearly and effectively, using a rich variety of expressive tools.

Proficient
3 Points

Communicates ideas clearly and effectively, with appropriate expressive tools.

Developing
2 Points

Communicates ideas but lacks clarity or effectiveness in expression.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to communicate ideas effectively, requiring assistance.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

Reflect on how participating in the Healthy Online Habits Campaign has changed your understanding of healthy online behavior and its importance.

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Question 2

Rate your confidence in using digital media to promote important messages before and after this project.

Scale
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Question 3

Which topic in the campaign did you find most interesting, and why?

Multiple choice
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Options
Cyberbullying Prevention
Personal Information Protection
Screen Time Management
Impacts on Mental Health
Question 4

Identify and explain one digital responsibility or right you learned about during the campaign that you believe is most critical for your peer group to understand.

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Question 5

How effectively do you think your group managed the challenges of creating and conducting the campaign?

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