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Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.

Common Sense Media has created a curriculum that educators can use in order to teach students about being digital citizens. Click on the link to find lesson plans that align with your grade level and topic of choice.

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. Please see policies for more information.I know I’m not the only one who has heard that a movie is wonderful and then been surprised during the movie that so many had taken their kids to see it. Whether it was a scary

What are the pros and cons of children on social media? Well, a lot depends on what they're doing on social media. And on who you ask.

The first of its kind, the Common Sense Seal recognizes and champions films that delight families with enriching stories and positive messages.

Help kids think critically about the media they consume and create.

Common Sense Media resource that explains the health effects of screen time for 12th graders.

Oversharing: Think Before You Post is a video from Common Sense Education. Use this video to help your students learn and thrive in our connected world.

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Pause & Think Online is a video from Common Sense Education. Use this video to help your students learn and thrive in our connected world.

By Betsy Bozdech, Common Sense Media Confession time: I know plenty of people love it, but I don't really care for Breakfast at Tiffany's. Sure, Audrey Hepburn is all kinds of fabulous. But her character, Holly Golightly, drives me nuts, and there's no getting around the fact that, in this day and age, co-star Mickey Rooney's extremely

These online resources can help you find the perfect video for your lesson. Explore this Great Videos and Movies for Your Classroom Top Picks list of 42 tools curated by Common Sense Education editors to find relevant and engaging edtech solutions for your classroom.

Remember to take a moment to think before you post.

How does social media affect our relationships? Check out My Social Media Life (UK), a free digital citizenship lesson plan from Common Sense Education, to get your grade 7 students thinking critically and using technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate.

Earn a badge by teaching your students safe and responsible tech use, and learn how to integrate digital citizenship in your classroom, school, or district.

Use filters and keywords to refine you search results for lessons, digital citizenship resources, videos, edtech reviews, and advice for teaching with technology.

Is Quizlet good for learning? Use Common Sense Education's reviews and learning ratings to find the best media and edtech resources for your classroom.

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A fun video to introduce your students to their digital citizenship

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