Digital Citizenship - 6th

What does it mean to unplug?

• to engage in activities that involve using a device or the Internet

• to engage in activities that don't involve devices, apps, or the internet

• to stop talking to your friends

Kendall is within reach of getting a high score in a popular video game. Kendall also has homework to complete. Bedtime is in 30 minutes. Imagine you're Kendall. What should you do?

• Play on! You can probably get your homework done on the school bus.

• Log off. Do homework first and then play as late as you like to get that high score.

• Play on! If you win, share your score before you go to bed.

• Log off. Next time, plan to do homework first, play a game or two, and "unplug" for 30 minutes or more before bedtime. Research shows you'll sleep better.

Kaira likes to create art. Making things by hand feels good. But lately Kaira is so busy keeping up with friends online that there never seems to be enough time. Imagine

you're Kaira. What should you do?

• Wait to see if your schedule slows down again, such as when the school year ends.

• Use a sketching app while watching videos or while someone else is talking.

• Schedule times for making art by hand, invite interested friends, and turn off your phones.

• Cross this activity off your list, because you can't do everything.

Lee loves playing Minecraft online with her friends. Recently, she realized that she spends too much time playing the game and needs a break from staring at a screen all day. On Saturdays, Lee pledged to use her time to play outside instead of playing online. It's raining this Saturday. What should Lee do?

• Since she can't play outside, Lee can play Minecraft online.

• Lee should stick to her pledge and find another offline game to play indoors.

• Since she can't play outside, Lee cannot play at all.

• Lee should break her pledge just this once since she can't play outside.

BENEFIT OR DRAWBACK:

"I can keep in touch with my family around the world, any time I want."

• Benefit

• Drawback

BENEFIT OR DRAWBACK:

"Being online can distract me from family dinnertime."

• Benefit

• Drawback

BENEFIT OR DRAWBACK:

"I can watch funny videos whenever I want."

• Benefit

• Drawback

BENEFIT OR DRAWBACK:

"I feel like I always have to respond to a message right away, even if I don't want to."

• Benefit

• Drawback

You see a contest that reads "Win $10,000 instantly! Click on the link below to sign up!" You click on the link and the website asks for your name, address, and email to enter the contest. You can share your information or delete the link. Why could sharing your private information be unsafe?

• Someone could try to steal your identity and apply for credit cards or loans in your name.

• You would no longer be able to be you.

• Someone could create false ID documents using your private information.

• Someone could give you a lot of money.

Which of the below is a clue that a message or email might be phishing?

• It's from a "friend in trouble."

• There's a sense of urgency.

• There are spelling and grammar errors.