Grades 6 & 7 Security, Privacy, and Safety

Digital Footprint	In Grades 6 and 7, Digital Footprint focuses on building understanding of one’s online presence. Digital Resources: Who Are You Online? - (teacher log-in required) The Power of Digital Footprints - (teacher log-in required)
Privacy and Security	In Grades 6 and 7, Privacy and Security focuses on phishing, cybersecurity, and data protection. Digital Resources: Don't Feed the Phish - (teacher log-in required) Big, Big Data - (teacher log-in required) Video: Social, Smart, Secure. Tips for Staying Safe Online Video: Google - Teach Students About Internet Safety and Privacy Winning the Cybersecurity Game Know the Deal: The Value of Privacy Private and Personal Information - (teacher log-in required) TELUS-Wise - Your Privacy Online Data Defenders Data Defenders: Understanding Data Collection Online Privacy Pirates (better for Grade 3)
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama, and Hate Speech	In Grade 6 and Grade 7, Cyberbullying, Digital Drama and Hate Speech focuses on the various aspects of cyberbullying. Digital Resources: Digital Drama Unplugged - (teacher log-in required) Upstanders and Allies: Taking Action Against Cyberbullying - (teacher log-in required) Cyberbullying and Civic Participation Cyberbullying and the Law Understanding Cyberbullying: Virtual vs. Physical Worlds Impact: How to Make a Difference When You Witness Bullying Online
News and Media Literacy	In Grade 6 and Grade 7, News and Media Literacy focuses on reading information online and fake news, learning how to judge internet sites, learning how to safely search for information, as well as evaluating information. Digital Resources: CIVIX - Elementary Information Literacy Lessons - (teacher log-in required) Finding Credible News - (teacher log-in required) The 4 Factors of Fair Use - (teacher log-in required) The Hero Project: Authenticating Online Information Stay on the Path Lesson One: Searching for Treasure (connects to three more lessons) MediaSmarts - Break the Fake Fakeout Getting the Toothpaste Back Into the Tube
Relationships and Communication	In Grade 6 and Grade 7, Relationships and Communication focuses on online friendships and how to handle relationship issues. Digital Resources: Digital Compass (students and teacher log-in required, online game with 8 parts) Chatting Safely Online - (teacher log-in required) My Social Media Life - (teacher log-in required)