Common Sense Media: Gone Phishing
In this lesson, students learn all about the online scam called “phishing,” including how to protect their personal information. By watching an engaging new video and playing the interactive “Go Phish” game, they’ll learn to recognize common scam tactics and practice strategies to avoid getting hooked. By the end of the lesson, they’ll be equipped with the skills to spot suspicious messages and stay safe online.
Objectives
- Understand what phishing is
- Identify warning signs of phishing scams
- Reflect on how to keep personal information safe online
Free K–8 lessons to prepare students for life, online and off
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In this lesson, students learn all about the online scam called “phishing,” including how to protect their personal information. By watching an engaging new video and playing the interactive “Go Phish” game, they’ll learn to recognize common scam tactics and practice strategies to avoid getting hooked. By the end of the lesson, they’ll be equipped with the skills to spot suspicious messages and stay safe online.
Objectives
- Understand what phishing is
- Identify warning signs of phishing scams
- Reflect on how to keep personal information safe online
Free K–8 lessons to prepare students for life, online and off