After watching a video about the dangers of identity theft, students will choose actions that will help protect their personal information.
Topic
Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft)
Subject
CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts
Grade Level
Middle school (6-8)
Duration
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Identity theft harms millions of Americans every year.
Essential questions
- What are the dangers of identity theft?
- What can I do to protect my personal information from being stolen?
Objectives
- Define the dangers of identity theft
- Identify behaviors that will help keep your identity safe
What students will do
- Watch a video about the dangers of identity theft.
- Read about how people steal personal information.
- Choose the actions that will help protect their personal information.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_protecting-yourself-from-identity-theft_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_protecting-yourself-from-identity-theft_worksheet.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.
