Computer Science
Grade 1
20 min
What is a Digital Citizen?
Understand what it means to be a good citizen online.
What you'll learn
- Identify at least two ways to be kind to others online.
- Explain what it means to be a good digital citizen using their own words.
- Recognize at least one example of safe online sharing versus unsafe online sharing.
- List one rule for staying safe online.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify kind and unkind online messages.
Explain why using kind words online is important.
Demonstrate how to give a kind compliment online.
List two things to do if they see something mean online.
Define 'Digital Citizen' as a helpful online friend.
Have you ever sent a happy face emoji to a friend? 😊 That's being kind online!
Today, we will learn how to be a good friend on the computer. We call this being a Digital Citizen. It's like being a superhero of kindness online! 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Real-World Applications
Sending a happy birthday message to grandma.
Playing a fun game with a friend on a tablet.
Watching learning videos with your family.
Sharing a cool drawing you made with a cousin.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Digital CitizenA person who is safe, kind, and helpful on the computer. 💻You are a Digital Citizen when you play a game nicely with a friend online.
OnlineWhen you are using a computer, tablet, or phone. 📱Watching a video on a tablet is being online.
Kind WordsHappy and nice words that make people feel good. 👍Typing 'Wow, cool drawing!' is using kind words.
Unkind WordsWords that can make someone feel sad or hurt. 👎Typing 'Your drawing is silly' is using unkind words.
Grown-up HelperA trusted adult like a parent or teacher who can help you. 🧑🏫If you see something sad online, you tell your Grown-up Helper.
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Core Syntax & Patterns
The Sunshine Rule ☀️
Only share things that are kind, helpful, and happy.
Use this rule before you type or share anything. Ask: 'Does this feel like sunshine?'
The THINK Rule 🤔
T - Is it True? H - Is it Helpful? I - Is it Inspiring? N - Is it Necessary? K - Is it Kind?
Before you type, quickly think about your words. We will just focus on K: Is it Kind?
The Tell a Grown-Up Rule 🗣️
If you feel sad or confused, tell a grown-up right away.
This is the most important rule. Grown-ups are here to help you stay safe and happy.
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Challenging
You see your friend, Alex, sending a mean message to another player, Sam, in a game. What is the best way to be a kind and responsible digital citizen?
A.Send a mean message to Alex to make him stop
B.Join Alex and send mean messages to Sam too
C.Privately tell Alex that being mean isn't nice, and tell a grown-up what happened
D.Ignore it because it's not your problem
Challenging
Someone online says, 'I'm a real superhero! Tell me where you live so I can come visit.' Why is this a problem?
A.Because superheroes are too busy to visit
B.Because people online are not always who they say they are, and you should never share your address
C.Because you might not have enough snacks for a superhero
D.Because they might get lost on the way to your house
Challenging
Which choice helps keep BOTH you and your friends safe and happy online?
A.Sharing your password with only your best friend.
B.Only posting pictures of your friends if you ask them first.
C.Telling a funny but mean joke about a classmate in a group chat.
D.Using your friend's real full name when you talk about them in a game.
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What is a Digital Citizen? is a Grade 1 Computer Science lesson on ExcelOS.
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You'll be able to: Identify at least two ways to be kind to others online; Explain what it means to be a good digital citizen using their own words; Recognize at least one example of safe online sharing versus unsafe online sharing.
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