4th Grade - Privacy & Security
The lesson content below is from CommonSense:
Essential Questions:
- What is the difference between private & personal information?
Discussion Questions:
- What personal information is ok to share online?
- What information should you review before you sign up for a website or app?
Lesson Plan:
Common Sense Lesson - Personal and Private Information:
Vocabulary:
- hardwired – something you are born with
- personal information – information about you that cannot be used to identify you because it is also true for many other people (e.g. your hair color or the city you live in)
- private information – information about you that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you (e.g. your full name or your address)
- register (online) – to enter your information in order to sign up and get access to a website or app
Teacher Resources:
Family Letter:
During the week you will be providing instruction to students on Digital Footprint, please either send a printed copy of or a digital copy of the accompanied family letter home to support families on this topic. The Family Letter reviews the Digital Agency topic, provides parents/guardians with discussion questions, and resources to support their students.
The Intro Family Letter provides parents/guardians with an explanation of how to use the letter with their students. It is recommended to send the Intro Family Letter home at the beginning of the school year to explain to parents how these monthly letters will support their students at home, at school, and in their Digital Life.
4th Grade Family Letter
Family Letter Translations:
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