Title: Think Before You Post: Understanding the Consequences of Online Behavior

Objective: To educate teens about the potential negative consequences of their online behavior and encourage responsible digital citizenship.

Materials: - Handout with a table containing 10 scenarios of online behavior - Pen or pencil for each student

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by discussing the importance of responsible online behavior and the potential consequences of our actions in the digital world.
   • Emphasize that once something is posted online, it can have serious and lasting effects that cannot be easily undone.
2. Activity: Scenarios of Online Behavior (15 minutes):
   • Distribute the handout with the table containing 10 scenarios of online behavior.
   • Explain that students will be working individually to analyze each scenario and identify the potential negative consequences associated with it.
   • Instruct students to write their responses in the space provided on the handout.
3. Group Discussion (15 minutes):
   • After students have completed the activity, facilitate a group discussion to share their responses and insights.
   • Encourage students to explain their reasoning behind the potential consequences they identified for each scenario.
   • Use this discussion as an opportunity to address any misconceptions or provide additional information about the consequences of certain online behaviors.
4. Reflection and Personal Commitment (10 minutes):
   • Ask students to reflect on their own online behavior and consider if they have engaged in any similar actions to the scenarios discussed.
   • Instruct students to write a short paragraph about how they can be more responsible digital citizens and avoid the negative consequences discussed in the lesson.
   • Encourage students to share their reflections with the class, fostering a supportive and open environment.
5. Conclusion (5 minutes):
   • Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson, emphasizing the importance of thinking before posting anything online.
   • Remind students that their online actions can have serious consequences, and it is their responsibility to be mindful of their digital footprint.
   • Encourage students to apply the knowledge gained from this lesson in their future online interactions.

Note: The table with 10 scenarios of online behavior can be created by the teacher or sourced from various online resources. Ensure that the scenarios are age-appropriate and relevant to the students’ experiences.