Middle School Internet Safety Workshop
A comprehensive 6-week workshop series designed specifically for middle school students (grades 6-8) addressing the unique challenges teens face online. Interactive, relevant, and designed to engage even the most resistant participants.
6 Weeks
90-minute sessions
15-20 Students
Optimal class size
Ages 11-14
Middle school focus
30+ Activities
Hands-on learning
Complete 6-Week Workshop Schedule
Week 1: Digital Identity & Reputation
Online persona, digital footprints, reputation management
In-Class Activities:
- ✓ Google Yourself activity
- ✓ Digital footprint mapping exercise
- ✓ Creating positive online profiles
- ✓ Case study: College admissions & social media
Take-Home Resource:
Family digital audit checklist
Week 2: Social Media Safety & Etiquette
Platform overview, privacy settings, posting guidelines
In-Class Activities:
- ✓ Privacy settings walkthrough
- ✓ Think before you post scenarios
- ✓ Screenshot permanence demonstration
- ✓ Creating content guidelines
Take-Home Resource:
Social media agreement template
Week 3: Cyberbullying Prevention & Response
Recognition, prevention, upstander strategies, reporting
In-Class Activities:
- ✓ Role-play bystander scenarios
- ✓ Creating support networks
- ✓ Documentation techniques
- ✓ Empathy building exercises
Take-Home Resource:
Anti-bullying action plan
Week 4: Online Predators & Stranger Danger
Grooming tactics, red flags, safe communication
In-Class Activities:
- ✓ Identifying manipulation tactics
- ✓ Safe vs unsafe conversations
- ✓ Reporting mechanisms practice
- ✓ Trust circle mapping
Take-Home Resource:
Family safety code words
Week 5: Gaming & Digital Entertainment
Online gaming safety, in-game purchases, time management
In-Class Activities:
- ✓ Gaming platform privacy tour
- ✓ Budget simulation exercise
- ✓ Healthy gaming habits debate
- ✓ Creating gaming ground rules
Take-Home Resource:
Gaming agreement & budget tracker
Week 6: Critical Thinking & Media Literacy
Fake news, misinformation, source evaluation, AI content
In-Class Activities:
- ✓ Fake or real news quiz
- ✓ Source verification practice
- ✓ Creating fact-check flowchart
- ✓ AI-generated content detection
Take-Home Resource:
Media literacy toolkit
Understanding Middle School Digital Challenges
FOMO & Social Pressure
Fear of missing out drives risky online behavior
Workshop Strategies:
- → Teach value of offline experiences
- → Discuss authentic vs. curated content
- → Build confidence in saying no
Identity Exploration
Teens experiment with different personas online
Workshop Strategies:
- → Support healthy exploration
- → Discuss permanent consequences
- → Encourage authentic self-expression
Peer Validation Seeking
Likes and comments become measures of self-worth
Workshop Strategies:
- → Build offline validation sources
- → Discuss metrics manipulation
- → Focus on quality over quantity
Risk-Taking Behavior
Developmental stage increases online risk-taking
Workshop Strategies:
- → Discuss specific scenarios
- → Practice decision-making skills
- → Create consequence awareness
Complete Workshop Materials Package
Facilitator Resources
- • Detailed session plans
- • PowerPoint presentations
- • Discussion guides
- • Icebreaker activities
- • Assessment tools
- • Troubleshooting tips
Student Materials
- • Interactive workbooks
- • Scenario cards
- • Self-assessment quizzes
- • Digital safety pledge
- • Resource reference cards
- • Certificate of completion
Parent Resources
- • Weekly update emails
- • Home discussion guides
- • Tech agreement templates
- • Warning signs checklist
- • Resource library access
- • Parent workshop invitation
Real-World Scenarios We Address
Social Media Dilemmas
- • Friend requests from strangers
- • Embarrassing photo sharing
- • Group chat drama
- • Viral challenge pressure
Gaming Challenges
- • Voice chat harassment
- • In-game purchase pressure
- • Gaming addiction signs
- • Inappropriate content exposure
Relationship Issues
- • Online dating curiosity
- • Sexting pressure
- • Digital breakup drama
- • Revenge posting threats
Academic Concerns
- • Plagiarism temptation
- • AI homework helpers
- • Digital distraction
- • Online test cheating
Workshop Success Metrics
94%
Student engagement rate
Students actively participate in discussions
87%
Behavior change reported
Parents report safer online habits
91%
Would recommend
Schools request repeat workshops
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