MINI-LESSON PLAN

LESSON TITLE

Private or Personal?

ISTE STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS

1.2.a. Cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of
the permanence of their actions in the digital world.
1.2.b. Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology,
including social interactions online or when using networked devices.
1.2.d. Manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and are
aware of data-collection technology used to track their navigation online.

FOCUS QUESTION

What is the difference between private and personal information?

RELATED QUESTIONS

What kind of information is safe to share online?

Why is it risky to share private information online?
What are some reasons why some people might share information about
themselves online?

OBJECTIVE

The students will distinguish between private and personal information in a digital
world.

RESOURCES NEEDED
 ● Video-Common Sense Media
● Stand up, sit down questions
● Memory Game Match-TPT
● Exit Ticket-Common Sense Media
● Video: Brainpop Jr.
● application: Common Sense Media

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Prior to the lesson: The teacher will review vocabulary from the previous lesson:
(Reputation, personal information, safety, digital footprint, permanent). The
teacher will ask the students to turn and talk to share what they believe to be
private information. Students will share their thoughts.

Activate: The teacher will share the video by Common Sense Media introducing
the concept of private vs. personal. Following the video, the teacher will display
the true definitions of private vs. personal information online. Next, the teacher
will start a game of “Stand Up, Sit Down,” in which the teacher asks students
questions about themselves. The teacher reveals to the students that we share
fun facts to help us get to know one another, in person and sometimes online, but
not everything is ok to share. The teacher will remind students that if the
information could be true for many people, it would be personal. If not, it would
be considered private. The teacher will engage the students in another game of
stand up/sit down, but this time call out the following scenarios (Common Sense
Media):
● home address (private)
● email address (private)
● date of birth (private)
● favorite music (personal)
● how many brothers and sisters you have (personal)
● phone numbers (private)
● credit card information (private)
 ● favorite food (personal)
● name of your pet (personal)
● name of your school (private)

Afterwards, students will choose a partner to play a game of Memory, in which

students turn over two cards at a time, matching a card labeled “private
information” with an example of such, and a card labeled “personal information”
with its corresponding example. Finally, students will complete the Common
Sense Media Exit Ticket referencing private versus personal information.

EXTENSION IDEAS

Students can watch Jr. Brain Pop Video regarding online safety.
Students can create a call to action via Flip.org urging students to protect their
privacy by keeping certain information private online.
Students can create a class mural demonstrating a pathway to a clean digital
footprint and online safety by keeping certain information private.
Students can complete an application via Common Sense Media, indicating if the
information is private or personal.

TEACHING TIPS

Teachers will consult with the media specialist to see if she can partner to
continue awareness of online safety.
Teachers will inform classroom teachers and administrators of the purpose of
these digital safety measures and encourage teachers to have similar discussions
in class.
Teachers will make necessary copies ahead of time and set up links on the smart
board prior to the lessons.
Teachers will review the rules for collaboration since many activities consist of
partner work.
 References
That’s Private! (n.d.). Common Sense Education. Retrieved February 4, 2024, from

https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/thats-private