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Unit can be taught in the classroom or online
Google, Windows, & Mac-friendly!
All documents are editable to meet your classroom needs.
National Business Education & ISTE Standards Included.
This unit plan covers Introduction to Information Technology for grades 6-12.
Included:
Unit Plan
Presentation - Information Literacy
Notes and Answer Key - Information Literacy
Teacher Instructions: Fact or Fake? Web Hunt Activity
Fact or Fake? Web Hunt Activity
Copyright Case Study 6-Part Project & Rubric
Presentation- Careers- Digital Citizenship
Notes and Answer Key - Digital Citizenship
Teacher Instructions- Digital Dilemma Gallery Walk
Teacher Answer Guide - Gallery Walk
Digital Dilemma Gallery Walk- Student Activity
PSA Video 8-Part Project & Rubric
Quizlet Review
Unit Assessment and Answer Key
Unit Objectives:
Evaluate the credibility, bias, and accuracy of digital information
Demonstrate the ethical and legal use of online content, including copyright and citations
Apply safe, responsible practices in digital communication, privacy, and social media
Analyze real-world digital dilemmas using critical thinking and ethical reasoning
Create a PSA video to educate others on best practices for digital citizenship
Unit Description:
This Information Literacy & Digital Citizenship Unit helps students become competent, safe, and ethical participants in the digital world. Perfect for tech, business, or digital literacy teachers in grades 6–12, this 10-day unit is fully editable and packed with real-world applications. It meets national standards and builds skills in research, communication, decision-making, and responsible online behavior.
Students will explore fake news, copyright law, personal privacy, ethical tech use, and online professionalism. The unit culminates in a powerful student-created PSA project designed to educate younger students on digital citizenship issues.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Identify credible sources and recognize bias and misinformation
Use proper citation practices and understand copyright and Creative Commons
Practice safe and respectful behavior in online environments
Respond ethically to common digital dilemmas
Communicate digital citizenship concepts through creative media
Engaging Activities & Projects:
Fact or Fake? Web Hunt Activity
Students explore real websites and use a credibility checklist to determine if information is trustworthy.
Digital Dilemma Gallery Walk
Students rotate through stations analyzing real-life ethical situations related to tech and social media, then reflect on their responses.
Copyright Case Study Project
Students research a real-world copyright or plagiarism case and create a 6-slide digital presentation analyzing what went wrong and what could have been done differently.
PSA Video Project
A step-by-step multimedia project where students create a Public Service Announcement to raise awareness about digital citizenship for a younger audience.
Quizlet Review Activity
Students reinforce key terms and concepts with an interactive digital study tool to prepare for the final assessment.
Presentation Notes – Guided Student Notes
Editable and structured notes to help students retain the most important concepts from both presentations.
Assessments & Materials:
Information Literacy & Digital Citizenship Unit Test:
A final assessment covering vocabulary, credibility evaluation, digital ethics, privacy practices, and responsible tech use with multiple-choice, short-answer, and reflection-based questions.
Rubrics for Projects:
Detailed rubrics for each major project—Fact vs. Fake, Copyright Case Study, Gallery Walk, and PSA Video—to assess creativity, clarity, application, and critical thinking.
PowerPoint Presentations & Notes:
Editable, ready-to-use slide decks and matching student notes that guide your class through essential digital literacy and citizenship concepts.
Why Teachers Love This Unit:
Comprehensive & Practical: This unit provides real-world digital literacy skills that help students navigate today's tech-driven world confidently and carefully.
Interactive & Engaging: From digital dilemmas to PSA videos, students participate in hands-on learning that promotes deeper thinking and personal growth.
Aligned with NBEA & ISTE Standards: Built around key business and technology standards, this unit prepares students for future careers and digital success.
No Prep Required: This package includes everything teachers need—editable plans, notes, rubrics, presentations, and tech-integrated projects—to teach this unit easily.
Equip your students with the tools to thrive online—and the mindset to lead with integrity. This unit is more than a lesson—it's a digital citizenship experience they'll never forget.