How do digital citizens take responsibility for themselves, their communities, and their world? This book helps learners think beyond themselves and recognize the ripple effects of their actions.

Your Rings of Responsibility

Created in partnership by Common Sense Education and Book Creator. Adapted from Common Sense Education's K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum.

Digital Citizenship Activity Books

I make careful choices about the media I use

I never call people mean names, online or in person

I don't share photos, videos, or information about other people unless I have their permission

I know that not everything I see online is true

Type or record your answers in the circles below

Using the Family Media Agreement below, have each family member create their own agreement. Or, you can create one together. Make it official by signing the agreement! And post it on the refrigerator or a place where everyone can see it.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.commonsense.org/education/sites/default/files/tlr-asset/document-common-sense-family-media-agreement.pdf">Family Media Agreement - English</a>

<a href="https://www.commonsense.org/education/sites/default/files/tlr-asset/document-common-sense-family-media-agreement-spanish.pdf">Family Media Agreement - Spanish</a>

Move the questions to reveal the answers!

Ask your friend if you can share the photos of you together

Go on a website that is OK for kids my age

In this book we discuss how good digital citizens take responsibility for themselves, their communities, and their world. Follow the prompts through the book, clicking to play the audio and completing activities as you go!

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digital citizen: Someone who uses technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate

responsibility: A duty you have to yourself or others

➊ I never share things about my friends that they wouldn't want other people to know

➋ I treat others with respect, in person or online

➌ I only use apps and websites that are OK for my age

This lesson has been designed with research-based principles and is an adaptation of the <a href="https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/your-rings-of-responsibility">Your Rings of Responsibility</a> lesson from Common Sense Education’s K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. We encourage teachers to maintain the integrity of the content presented. However, remixing is permitted to adapt to the needs of your learners.&nbsp; Common Sense is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all kids thrive in a world of media and technology. Find out more about our free resources for families and teachers at <a href="https://www.commonsense.org/">commonsense.org</a>.

Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted. 

I don't post photos of others without asking first

Choose 3 colors and assign them to the color key. Next, use the key to color in the correct ring(s) for each of the statements on the following page.

Click a circle and change its color using the Inspector menu.

Write or record your family responsibility here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Write or record your family responsibility here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Write or record your family responsibility here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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