Keeping Information Safe

Teacher: ____________________

Class: Kindergarten - 1st Grade Technology

Date: _______________

Class Size: 15 students

Lesson Duration: 50 minutes

Standards and Frameworks

New York State K-12 Computer Science Fluency Standard:

K-1.CY.1: Identify reasons for keeping information private. Discuss the difference between information that is okay to share publicly versus information that should be kept private or only shared with family.

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Alignment:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1 / SL.1.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade-level topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.1 / RI.1.1: With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. (applied to conversations and media related to privacy)

Danielson Framework for Teaching:

Domains 1a, 1e, 3b, 3c, 3d

Learning Objective

I can explain why some information should be kept private and some can be shared publicly.
I can use examples to decide if information should be private or public.

Success Criteria

I can name two examples of information to keep private.
I can name two examples of information that is okay to share.
I can explain why it’s important to keep some information private.
I can listen and talk with a partner about privacy.

Vocabulary

Private — information you keep to yourself or only share with family (e.g., your address, phone number).
Public — information that is okay to share with others (e.g., your favorite color or pet’s name).
Information — facts or details about yourself.
Safe — protected from harm.

Vocabulary Routine (Pronounce, Define, Apply):

Write each word on the board, pronounce clearly and have students repeat.
Provide friendly definitions and show pictures or symbols (house icon for private, smiley face for public).
Use each word in a sentence and ask students to say a sentence using the word.

Lesson Flow & Timing

Time	Activity	Danielson Framework	Notes
3 min	Do Now/Hook: Privacy Brainstorm	1e, 3c	Show pictures of safe/private vs. public info. Ask: “What do you notice?” and “What do you think?”
5 min	Vocabulary Introduction	1e, 3d, 3c	Teach private, public, information, and safe through pictures and simple examples.
5 min	Mini Lesson (Model Thinking Aloud)	1e, 3b, 3c, 3d	Teacher explains: “I notice that sharing my home address is private because it keeps me safe. Sharing my favorite color is public, so it’s okay to tell others.”
10 min	Guided Practice (Think-Pair-Share)	3d, 3c	Show images or short stories. Students say if info is private/public with partner. Discuss reasons. Ask guiding Qs: “Why is that private? Why can you share that?”
20 min	Independent/Group Work: “Privacy Sort” Activity	3b, 3c, 3d	Students sort picture cards showing different types of info into “Private” or “Public” bins. Teacher circulates and supports. Use sentence stems: “This is private because…”
5 min	Assessment & Close: Exit Ticket & Share	3d	Students verbally say one private and one public example they learned. Teacher records responses. Summarize lesson key points.

Materials Needed

Picture cards depicting information types (home address, favorite toy, pet name, phone number, hobby)
Two labeled bins or large paper sheets: “Private” and “Public”
Smartboard or projector for visuals
Exit ticket template with simple pictures (for students to point or smile to show understanding)

Differentiation Strategies

Learner Need	Strategy
English Language Learners	Use visual aids and gestures extensively; pair with fluent peers.
Students with Learning Disabilities	Provide concrete examples, use sentence stems, and repeat instructions.
Students with Attention Difficulties	Break tasks into small chunks; offer frequent movement breaks.
Advanced Learners	Ask to explain why some info might be “kinda private” or “kinda public” with examples. Have them create their own picture card examples.

Extension Activities for Advanced Learners

Create a “Privacy Booklet”: Students draw pictures of private versus public info and write a simple sentence with teacher support.
Role Play: Act out scenarios showing when to share or keep information private (e.g., answering a stranger’s question vs. family member’s question).
Digital Safety Game on tablet/computer for early coding—sort virtual items into private/public bins.

Assessment & Checks for Understanding

Observation of participation in Think-Pair-Share discussions.
Check accuracy of information sorting activity during group work.
Use exit ticket responses to gauge student understanding.
Ask students to explain their choices aloud to demonstrate reasoning.

Close & Share

Teacher:
"Today, you learned that some information is private and should be kept safe with your family. Other information can be shared with friends or teachers. Remember, keeping private things safe helps keep you safe! Tomorrow, we will learn more about how to be safe using computers and the internet."

Students:
Share one thing they will keep private and one thing they are okay sharing.

Notes for Teacher

Use a calm, patient tone and plenty of praise to encourage young learners.
Model respectful listening and responding to peers during discussions.
Consider inviting families to continue the conversation at home with a simple flyer about privacy.

This lesson plan follows the NYS K-12 Computer Science Fluency standards as well as Common Core ELA speaking and listening standards. Using Danielson's framework, it ensures active student engagement through speaking, listening, and hands-on activities focused on privacy awareness—the foundation of responsible technology use.