3rd Grade - Privacy & Security

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The lesson content below is from CommonSense:

Essential Questions:

  • How can a strong password help protect your privacy?

Discussion Questions:

  • Why is a strong password important?
  • What is the purpose of a password?

Lesson Plan:

Common Sense Lesson - Password Power-Up:

Vocabulary

  • password – a secret string of letters, symbols, and numbers that you can use to restrict who can access something digital
  • phrase – a group of words that go together and are easy to remember
  • symbol – a character other than a number or letter, such as #, !, or @.
  • username – a name you create to sign into a website, app, or game

Teacher Resources:

Family Letter:

During the week you will be providing instruction to students on Digital Footprint, please either send a printed copy of or a digital copy of the accompanied family letter home to support families on this topic.  The Family Letter reviews the Digital Agency topic, provides parents/guardians with discussion questions, and resources to support their students.

The Intro Family Letter provides parents/guardians with an explanation of how to use the letter with their students.  It is recommended to send the Intro Family Letter home at the beginning of the school year to explain to parents how these monthly letters will support their students at home, at school, and in their Digital Life.

3rd Grade Family Letter

Family Letter Translations:

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This page was last updated on December 4, 2023