Protecting your identity online
Students answer true-or-false questions about safe online behaviors and consider ways to protect themselves online.
Big idea
Fraud and identity theft harm millions of Americans every year.
Essential questions
- Why is it important to protect my identity when I’m online?
- What are some things I can do to protect myself from fraud and identity theft when I’m online?
Objectives
- Understand why fraud and identity theft are a risk
- Review practices that can help protect people from fraud and identity theft
What students will do
- Answer true-or-false questions about safe online behaviors.
- Explore ways to protect themselves online.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_protecting-your-identity-online_guide.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_como-proteger-su-identidad-en-linea_guia.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_protecting-your-identity-online_worksheet.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_como-proteger-su-identidad-en-linea_tabla.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.