Digital and Media Literacy Grades 7 -9

Take an online adventure in Interland - these four challenging games let students put the key lessons of digital safety into hands-on practice.

This NS Teens quiz asks some important questions about passwords and what you post online.

This 3-minute video describes digital footprints and why they are valuable to third party services. Learn about the risks and value of digital footprints as well as some best practices for protecting your online identity.

Here are five tips (for kids and youth) for keeping safe and smart when going online. Secure. Spotless. Safe. Sure. Smile.

In this video, Keyan’s new online friend wants to take up all of his time and meet face-to-face. What will his friends say about this?

Are you smart about your online actions? This NSTeens resource has 5 short videos along with a specific challenge for each topic.

This video explains why it’s important to stick with what is real and think twice before accepting online friend requests from people you don't know in real life.

If you see stuff online, or in the real world, that makes you feel uncomfortable or scared, talk to an adult you trust about it. This video explains why it’s important to seek help from adults.

Answer all of the questions in the quiz on this page and you'll be matched up with a NS Teens character. What kind of tech user are you?

This guide provides students with some teen-tested tips for staying on top of their digital life. Topics include balancing screen time, managing online reputations and finding reliable information.