Beginning of the school year I would have the students watch the Safety in My Neighborhood video. It is a quick video that gives an easy overview of how the internet connects people to different places and people. It is a great beginning for a discussion on the internet and using iPads. I also like the lesson from SPLC Learning for Justice. The students are provided two sources to go to about fixing kids bikes. One of the sources gives actual information about how to do it while the other one is a place where you can order parts for a bike. I like how they have the venn diagram as an activity to compare the two. This activity could either be done whole group or in small groups where the students could write the information on chart paper and then they could present it to the class. The topic is relatable for the students at this level. I would definitely be interested in trying this activity with my students this upcoming school year.
