Digital Literacy

Be Internet Awesome provides resources to teach kids the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety so they can explore the online world with confidence.

In this lesson plan for grades K-2, students learn that they can go to exciting places online, but they need to follow certain rules to stay safe. The lesson plan includes a video, lesson PDF, assessment guide as well as tip sheet and student activity sheet.

In this lesson plan for grades 9-12, students learn why the term “online predator” is misleading, and how to identify more realistic forms of inappropriate contact. The lesson plan includes a lesson PDF, assessment guide as well as tip sheet and student activity sheet.

In this lesson for grades 6-8, students consider scenarios in which they may feel uncomfortable, or may encounter inappropriate behavior on the Internet. After watching a video, students discuss strategies for recognizing and responding to risky online interaction.

In this lesson for grades 3-5, students discuss the difference between online and in-person friendships, explore an online chat scenario, and complete and sign a checklist for safe online chatting.

This is an extensive (Canadian) resource that offers explanations of digital and media literacy fundamentals, as well as how these two concepts intersect.

This organization has a collection of resources (privacy, online safety) about keeping your family and your devices secure.

With a variety of useful resources and tools, this site delivers a collection of "learning experiences, visualizations and other educational resources," which can be used in both formal and informal settings. Developed and maintained by Harvard's Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society

Lesson plans, videos, interactives, and quizzes you can use with your class to teach about internet safety

This is an international collaboration of law enforcement agencies, non-government organizations and industry partners to protect children from online and offline sexual exploitation.

Find resources about internet safety, privacy, digital footprints and more.

"Zoe and Molly Online" has two comic books, a game, a quiz and a section for teachers. The activities were created by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection.

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

This short 40 second video provides 5 tips for kids when they are using online tools, games and media.

This animated music video raps about the hazards of oversharing online and emphasizes a thoughtful approach to digital footprints. Try the video discussion guide to spark a conversation about communicating and connecting in the digital world.

Here is a fun video that you can share with your Grade 3-5 students. Super Digital Citizen tells why he works to keep all kids safe online. Check the links for a related discussion guide and lesson plan.