Fifth Grade
Classroom Guidance Lessons
Career Exploration and Digital Citizenship
Career Exploration
Students will identify and discuss personal qualities and values as they relate to the work place. Students will learn about their strengths and areas of interest. Students will make connections between school success and career success.
Digital Citizenship
Students will understand and reflect on their role in our digital world. Students will differentiate between public, private and personal information when considering what is safe to share online.
For more information on Digital Citizenship, please visit: www.commonsensemedia.org and www.netsmartz.org.
Scope and Sequence
Lesson 1: Your Attitude is Showing (positive work habits, attitudes)
Lesson 2: Go Team Go! (teamwork, interdependence)
Lesson 3: Open Minds (overcoming bias, stereotypes)
Lesson 4: Say What You Mean (communication)
Digital Citizenship
Lesson 1: Digital Life 101
Lesson 2: Private and Personal Information
Lesson 3: Social Networking
Learning Targets
Career Exploration
Lesson 1: I can demonstrate positive work habits.
Lesson 2: I can work cooperatively with a team.
Lesson 3: I can define bias and stereotypes.
Lesson 4: I can understand why clear communication is important.
Digital Citizenship
Lesson 1: I can understand the importance of acting responsibly online.
Lesson 2: I can understand the difference between private and personal information.
Lesson 3: I can understand what information is and is not safe to share online.
Additional Resources
According to the School Psychologist: 5th Grade
Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen
kids.gov: A safe place for kids to learn and grow.
Kids and Social Media: Tips for Starting Smart
Internet Slang Dictionary & Translator
Making the Internet Safer for Your Kids (article)
Parent Toolkit: 5th Grade Growth Charts
Parental Controls (online)
Protecting Your Child's Privacy Online
Up-and-Coming Careers for Kids Interested in Math and Science
What Makes Kids Succeed in School?