Students answer true-or-false questions about safe online behaviors and consider ways to protect themselves online.
Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft)
CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts
Middle school (6-8)
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Fraud and identity theft harm millions of Americans every year.
Essential questions
- Why is it important to protect my identity when I’m online?
- What are some things I can do to protect myself from fraud and identity theft when I’m online?
Objectives
- Understand why fraud and identity theft are a risk
- Review practices that can help protect people from fraud and identity theft
What students will do
- Answer true-or-false questions about safe online behaviors.
- Explore ways to protect themselves online.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_protecting-your-identity-online_guide.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_como-proteger-su-identidad-en-linea_guia.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_protecting-your-identity-online_worksheet.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_como-proteger-su-identidad-en-linea_tabla.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.
