1. Digital Privacy & Security 1. Question & Research Task
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Suppose that you and a friend are both shopping online for a new pair of boots. When you conduct your online searches, you get different results than your friend. Why is that? How do stores and search engines know so much about you?
View the video on the right to learn how companies use information from your digital trail. In this Slam Dunk, you’ll learn how to ensure the privacy and security of your personal information when you’re online.
Click on the image above to discover how companies use your information online
Image Source: Common Sense Media
How can I guard against identity theft and protect my personal and private information in the digital world?

2. 2. Information Sources Next 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Gather some information from these sources that will help you to answer the Essential Question posed on Slide 1. Make some notes, summarizing main ideas and important details from the sources you explore.
Refer to these key Vocabulary terms and definitions as you do your research.
Social Networks Are Vulnerable to Crime
FTC Launches Investigation into Facebook (video)
Stores Use Phones to Track Customers
How Do Others Get Information About My Online Activity?
Anatomy of a Phishing Attack
Phishing Explanation (video)
Sample Phishing s
Phishing and Identity Theft (video)
Kids & Identity Theft
Identity Theft Tip Sheet for Teens
The YouTube video linked above explains how Identity Theft happens and why it is a growing concern for teens. Video should be played by teacher
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3. 3. Student Activity
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Now that you have researched how companies and individuals can access and use your data, you need to know how to monitor and control this activity. Many Websites have Privacy Policies or Terms of Use, but these are often overlooked by users.
Select a Website of your choice (Amazon, Google, Hulu, Facebook, Wikipedia, etc.) and read their Privacy Policy or Terms of Use; this information is usually linked at the bottom of the homepage. *Remember that some Websites that you typically visit may not be accessible inside the school network; blocked sites may be analyzed from home.
Complete this Privacy Policy analysis activity for your chosen Website. Then, respond to these questions about your analysis in a face-to-face or online class discussion:
Do you mind that the site collects information about you? Why or why not?
Does it make a difference what kind of information a site collects about you?
What do you get in return for the information? Is the exchange worth it to you?
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4. 4. Assessment Activity Next 1 2 3 4 5 6
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How can I guard against identity theft and protect my personal and private information in the digital world?
Learning Check: Take this quick online quiz to check your understanding of digital privacy and security. Then, test your ability to avoid phishing scams by playing the interactive game linked on the right.
Required Quiz: Your teacher will assign the Digital Privacy & Security Quiz in Schoology.
Optional Creative Assessment: Design a simple creative product which explains to other teens how they can guard against identity theft and protect their personal and private information in the digital world.
Use a digital or non-digital creative tool of your choice.
Include key vocabulary terms/definitions, main ideas, and details from your notes.
Share your product with your school community or a wider audience.
Click the image to launch the Phishing Scams Interactive Game.
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5. 5. Enrichment Activities
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You should exercise caution when posting online to protect your physical safety as well. Did you know that every picture you take with your phone has information that reveals when and where the picture was taken?
Furthermore, companies are investigating other methods and technologies to utilize what you post. For example, a new app will allow a stranger to access your social media profiles by holding a phone up as you walk by. The controversy over the capabilities of these technologies is likely to continue.
Explore the linked resources above and the video on the left to learn more!
Click the image to see a video about GeoTagging
*Video will be accessible to students at home or should be screen by the teacher
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6. 6. Teacher Resources 1 2 3 4 5 6 High School Digital Citizenship
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Learning Standards Alignment Maryland Technology Literacy Standards
Standard 2.0 Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy
Reading: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Writing: 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
AASL Standards Framework for Learners Inquire: Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.
Think: Learners display curiosity and initiative by:
I.A.2 Recalling prior and background knowledge as context for new meaning.
Create: Learners engage with new knowledge by following a process that includes:
I.B.1 Using evidence to investigate questions. I.B.3 Generating products that illustrate learning.
Share: Learners adapt, communicate, and exchange learning products with others in a cycle that includes:
I.C.1 Interacting with content presented by others.
Grow: Learners participate in an ongoing inquiry-based process by:
I.D.2 Engaging in sustained inquiry.
P21 Framework: 21st Century Student Outcomes
3. Information, Media & Technology Skills: Information Literacy: Access information efficiently and effectively; Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand.
ICT Literacy: Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information.
High School Digital Citizenship
Time Frame: minute class period
Differentiation strategies for this lesson:
Have students use learning supports provided in any BCPS-licensed Digital Content included in this lesson. Refer to Digital Content Snapshots & Support resources for as needed.
Notes to the teacher:
Collaborate with your school library media specialist to plan and implement this lesson.
YouTube videos will need to be screened by teachers
Last updated: July Report broken links to BCPS Library Media Programs & Digital Resources BCPS Slam Dunk Research Model, Copyright 2018, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. This lesson may be used for educational, non-profit school use only. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. This lesson is based on Dr. Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Digital Lesson model.