GRADE 9: Quarter THree: Social

Optional Topics and Resources

Goal Setting

Communication

Social/Digital media awareness

Websites/Videos:

  • Digital footprint: Microsoft Safety & Security:  Take charge of your online reputation. Chances are you already have an online reputation, even if you do not know it.  http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/reputation.aspx
  • Internet safety for teens:  NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children® (NCMEC) that provides age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline. http://www.netsmartz.org/Teens
  • 6 degrees of information:  Five teens find out how much information an Internet researcher is able to find out about them online. http://www.netsmartz.org/RealLifeStories/6DegreesOfInformation
  • Survivor diaries:  Ryan and Noah share their stories to show that online victimization can happen to boys too. http://www.netsmartz.org/RealLifeStories/SurvivorDiaries
  • Broken friendships:  A friendship is broken when a teen gives her best friend’s password to some other girls at school.  http://www.netsmartz.org/RealLifeStories/BrokenFriendship
  • Tip sheets:  Cyberbullying. Sexting. Social Networking. NetSmartz Workshop introduces you to these and other important Internet safety topics through tip sheets for children and their trusted adults. Use them to educate yourself and others in your community about the main online risks, to accompany NetSmartz Internet safety presentations, and to engage children in discussions about appropriate online behavior. http://www.netsmartz.org/TipSheets
  • Digital etiquette:Digital etiquette, or netiquette as it is sometimes called, is a basic set of rules you should follow in order to make the Internet better for others, and better for you. It’s just as important to treat people with courtesy and respect online as it is in real life. Interactive on Digital Etiquette – (self paced).  http://www.studygs.net/netiquette.htm

Conflict resolution

Coping skills/Stress

Risky behavior

Websites/Videos:

Appropriate decision making (drugs/alcohol/dating)

Character building

Manners

Websites/Videos:

Other optional topics:

  • Bullying
  • Code of conduct
  • Dress code
  • Leadership
  • Community service
  • Anger management
  • Accountability

GRADE 9: Resources

  • Organization (Quarter 1): The first quarter is dedicated to helping students begin to focus on issues of organization. Topics could include setting group rules, time management, and goal setting. Resources such as the student handbook have been linked to provide information to students about school rules and policies, extra sources for academic assistance, clubs, sports, etc.
  • Academic (Quarter 2): The second quarter is dedicated to supporting students in academic success. Topics in the second quarter could include learning styles, how to calculate a GPA, graduation requirements, and how to study.
  • Social (Quarter 3): The third quarter focuses on encouraging students to communicate more effectively. Suggested topics include anger management, how to manage stress, accountability, leadership, social media, and manners.
  • Transition (Quarter 4): Finally, the theme of transition is intended to help students focus on planning for the following year and beyond. The suggested topics include course selection, resume building, interviewing skills, and how to complete a job application.
  • Additional Resource Links: Handbooks, Websites, etc