In this interactive lesson, students consider the issue of internet privacy, both in their own lives and in society, including government spying, parental monitoring, and corporate tracking of consumers. What is the connection and potential conflict between safety and privacy, both on a personal and institutional level?

This Digital Citizenship unit was created by the Snohomish School District. This strand in the unit focuses on: Internet Safety & Media Balance.

This Digital Citizenship unit was created by the Snohomish School District. This strand in the unit focuses on: Internet Safety & Media Balance.

This Digital Citizenship unit was created by the Snohomish School District. This strand in the unit focuses on: Internet Safety & Media Balance.

This Digital Citizenship unit was created by the Snohomish School District. This strand in the unit focuses on: Internet Safety & Media Balance.

This Digital Citizenship unit was created by the Snohomish School District. This strand in the unit focuses on: Internet Safety & Media Balance.

This Digital Citizenship unit was created by the Snohomish School District. This strand in the unit focuses on: Internet Safety & Media Balance.

This activity aims to help your class get the school year off to a good start. Students share their names and a high point of their summer; learn a little about their similarities and differences; and begin considering what kind of community they want to create in their classroom.

Circles use a highly structured process to create a safe space where people can share their feelings and experiences. Since 2011, Morningside Center has partnered with the NYC Department of Education to introduce Peace and Restorative Circles into schools around New York City. Here, Morningside Center trainer Marieke van Woerkom outlines the basic elements of Circles.

Students invent a product or process that solves a social problem discussed in the central text.

From a young age, MLB right fielder Jason Heyward knew he couldn’t let anything stand in the way of playing baseball. That meant doing well in school, having strong values, and ignoring anything that could potentially harm his chances of making his dreams come true.

How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.

Jawann Blanchey, a passionate drummer since age two, knew that drumming was his true calling. While experiencing homelessness, it was his dream and belief in himself that kept him focused. This powerful story serves as an inspiring testament to the power of music, resilience, and the importance of not giving up, no matter the circumstances.

How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.

Jon Sundt shares how the loss of his two brothers sparked the Natural High movement. Steve and Eric, whose promising lives, filled with natural highs like athleticism and a love for the outdoors, were tragically overshadowed by drug addiction. Despite their innate passions and potential, they were not equipped to understand or withstand the consequences of their actions when exposed to drugs. Jon founded Natural High with a clear purpose: to educate and inspire youth, guiding them towards their natural highs and positive life choices.

How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.

By surrounding themselves with positive influences, Jon and Tim Foreman of Switchfoot were able to find immense success in their passions–surfing and music. After completing the Switchfoot worksheet, encourage students to share their natural highs by having them hashtag #LiveNaturallyHigh on their social media accounts.

How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.

Jordan Romero’s drive, determination, and rejection of drugs led him to become the youngest person in the world to summit the highest peak on every continent. After completing the Jordan Romero worksheet, encourage students to share their natural highs by having them hashtag #LiveNaturallyHigh on their social media accounts.

How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.

Team USA gymnast Jordyn Wieber rejected peer pressure and focused on her family and love for gymnastics, which eventually led to becoming a world champion at age 17. After completing the Jordyn Wieber worksheet, encourage students to share their natural highs by having them hashtag #LiveNaturallyHigh on their social media accounts.

How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.

Students plan, write, edit and distribute a piece of print or digital journalism about a relevant social problem or issue.

Kai Lenny, a big wave surfer, talks about surfing being his natural high and why he said no to drugs. Surfer of Jaws, Nazare, and Mavericks, Kai says that deciding to use drugs would have prevented him from achieving all he has so far.

Born and raised on the island of Maui, Kai is a product of his environment. From the biggest waves in the world to the smallest swells and the strongest winds, for Kai it’s all about staying in the water and having fun no matter what the conditions are. He’s an 8X stand up paddleboard (SUP) World Champion with a passion for competition and innovation on the water.

Extremely focused, Kai found a set of activities that made him come alive. Protective of his passions, he sees the ever-present invitation to consume substances like drugs and alcohol as a threat to his genuine joy. Aware of the life-altering damage that harmful substances can have on a person’s life and trajectory, he made conscious choices to say no — even to friends who were giving him pressure.

How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.

Professional surfer, author, actor, model, and environmental activist, Kelly Slater finds his natural high in surfing. He has achieved 11 world surfing championships. He found love and support in his family and used that to channel his energy into what he loves.

How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.

By not succumbing to peer pressure and surrounding himself with loving, supportive people, Kyle Dake has worked his way to becoming a four-time NCAA Wrestling Champion and two-time Olympic bronze medalist. After completing the Kyle Dake worksheet, encourage students to share their natural highs by having them hashtag #LiveNaturallyHigh on their social media accounts.

How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.