Common Sense Education-Curriculum

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1. ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music
2. K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum, Lessons are grouped in three year bands by grade level. Curriculum includes the following categories: Self Image & Identity, Relationships & Communication, Digital Footprint & Reputation, Cyberbullying and Digital Drama, Information Literacy, Digital Safety, Privacy & Security, Creative Credit & Copyright
1. Going Places Safely begins teaching about internet safety by using the analogy of going on a school field trip. This analogy is great to refer to each time you use the internet. Internet safety rules are introduced here as well. 1.Only go places with an adult. 2.Stick with sites that are just right for kids. 3. Only talk with people that you know. 4.Don’t wander off on your own.
2. Cyberbullying Toolkit
3. ERate Toolkit