Know the Deal: The Value of Privacy

In this lesson, students are introduced to the idea that privacy is a fundamental human right and that their personal information is valuable. The lesson focuses on the “economics” of personal information and that most "free" apps and online services make some or all of their revenue by collecting (and in some cases reselling) users' personal information. Students will watch a video that illustrates the idea that they may be paying with their privacy and then discuss some of the ramifications of this. They will learn about tools and techniques for minimizing the personal information they share and create a public service announcement that helps them and their peers "know the deal" about the value of privacy.

Quebec Competencies Chart - Shaking the Movers: Youth Rights and Media

Quebec Competencies Chart - Shaking the Movers: Youth Rights and Media

Quebec Competencies Chart – There’s no excuse: confronting moral disengagement in sexting

Author: MediaSmarts and TELUS
Level: Grades 11-12
Lesson Length: 1 hour, plus time for assessment and evaluation activity
Subject Area: English Language Arts, Visual Art, Drama, Ethics and Religious Culture
Lesson Link: https://mediasmarts.ca/teacher-resources/there’s-no-excuse-confronting-moral-disengagement-sexting

Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - English Language Arts Grade 6

Overall Expectations: Listening and Speaking

• Learners will communicate effectively and clearly respecting cultural contexts.

Specific Expectations:

• Consider others’ responses and offer thoughtful opinions supported with evidence.