Class Meets: Thursdays (Period 4)
Grades: Middle
Grade Level: 7-8
Prerequisites: None
Length: 32 Weeks
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In today’s ever-connected world, navigating the digital landscape requires more than just tech-savvy—it calls for critical thinking, ethical judgment, and safe practices.

Welcome to Digital Ninjas, a fun and engaging course designed for 7th and 8th graders, where students will develop the skills needed to become confident, responsible, and savvy digital citizens.

Through hands-on activities, discussions, and interactive lessons, students will explore:

• Smart Searching: Learn to construct effective search queries, read results pages, and manage personal information online.
• Understanding the Web: Dive into the hidden world of algorithms, filter bubbles, and the ethics of copyright and plagiarism.
• Digital Citizenship: Build a strong foundation in online privacy, social media safety, cyberbullying prevention, and ethical online behavior.
• Media Literacy: Detect misinformation, understand clickbait and deepfakes, and develop visual literacy to navigate today’s media landscape.
• Digital Balance: Explore how to balance online and offline life, recognize the signs of tech overuse, and stay safe from scams and online threats.
• Future Thinking: Investigate the impact of artificial intelligence, creative commons, and future technologies, equipping students to make informed decisions.

This course is packed with creative, standards-aligned lessons that emphasize emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making, and critical thinking. Whether students are learning through hands-on activities, slides, or online tools, they will develop the skills to thrive in a digital world while becoming thoughtful, positive participants in their online communities.

Join Digital Ninjas and empower your child to lead with integrity and wisdom in the ever-evolving digital age!