About Level 3

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This final level of middle school Cyber Civics focuses on media literacy which is "the ability to access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a variety of forms." Within this turnkey program you will find lesson plans (downloadable and easy-to-teach), slides w/embedded videos, parent engagement letters, background materials, fillable PDF forms for students, and access to one-to-one support—so that you can easily teach these important skills.​

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Media Literacy is ESSENTIAL

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There has never been a more important time to teach students how to critically evaluate and responsibly produce media. With misinformation so easily made and shared online, knowing how to recognize it, and understanding what to do about it, is so important that many states across the U.S. mandate that "media literacy" be taught in school.

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Level 3 builds on the foundation established in Levels 1 and 2. Like the earlier levels, it emphasizes ethical thinking, critical analysis, hands-on projects, collaborative problem-solving, and role-play—equipping students to become thoughtful, informed digital citizens.

 

Read About Media Literacy Legislation

Download NAMLE's Core Principles of Media Literacy

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We also offer: 

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Digital On-Ramps for Grades 4-5

Level 1 (Digital Citizenship) for Grade 6​

Level 2 (Information Literacy) for Grade 7

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

• Low subscription rate determined by size of school.

• Any teacher at subscribing school/organization can open a private account and get access to all materials plus support.

• Always-current resources are constantly updated.

• Monthly newsletters announce new lessons and resources.

• Multiple school/district discounts offered.

• Low small school and home school rates.

• For online demonstrations or onsite presentations, contact us.

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About Us

 

Cyber Civics™ began in 2010 at Journey School, a public Waldorf-inspired charter school in California. Today, it stands as one of the most comprehensive digital literacy programs available. Now taught in nearly every Waldorf school (both public and private), as well as in a wide range of public and private schools, after-school programs, and homeschool settings, the program has gained national recognition and enjoys a 98% school renewal rate. It has been featured in major media outlets, named a finalist for the “Innovation in Education” award by Project Tomorrow and the O.C. Tech Alliance, and earned its founder, Diana Graber, the “2017 Media Literacy Teacher Award” from the National Association of Media Literacy Education (NAMLE).

 

Graber also tells the story of Cyber Civics in her widely acclaimed book, Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology (HarperCollins Leadership).

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Testimonials

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"Cyber Civics continues to be one of the best investments we make in curriculum. Our scholars are learning how to be respectful and responsible digital citizens."

-Vanessa Baker, Socrates Academy

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"It’s all so easy to navigate, while also being extremely comprehensive... this is without a doubt the piece of the curriculum parents are the most grateful for."
 

-Kristi Robinson, Sierra Waldorf School

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"An excellent resource to teach students how to be safe and wise online. The activities, videos, resources, and support staff are all top-notch."

-Morgan Hensely, Southwestern Middle School

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"Cyber Civics lays a strong foundation for healthy digital ethics, information and computer literacy so when children face inevitable, difficult choices online, they will make the right decisions."

 

-Dr. Paul Helfrich, Westside Waldorf School

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"I love it so much!! The ratio of time commitment to value is fantastic. My own children are in my class and I love that they are getting this curriculum at school."

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-Elaine Boehme, St. Monica School

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"Our 6th grade team used Cyber Civics last school year and were impressed with the content and the activities. Very age appropriate and thorough. We are looking forward to expanding it into our 7th grade this coming year."

 

-Ellie Decker, Westview Middle School

 

"What is so great about Cyber Civics is that it is scaffolded. One lesson leads to the next one, which makes it easier for classes to see how all these topics are interrelated."

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-Library Media Curriculum Specialist, Milwaukee Public Schools

 

"We are grateful for this curriculum and excited about the new content regarding AI!"

 

-Jodie Bradley, Alabama Waldorf School

 

"It is the best program! EXCELLENT!"

 

-Sweekriti Apple, Olympia Waldorf School

 

"After seeing the Cyber Civics program presentation and learning more about it, I am please to endorse it on behalf of Charters OC as a solution to helping young people learn how to use digital media competently and thoughtfully."

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-Susan Mas, Executive Director, Charters OC

 

"Cyber Civics has helped our school bring meaningful conversation to our middle schoolers about technology, its place in the world, and our place online. It is a valuable teaching tool that fosters a thoughtful digital life. Thank you for this program!"

 

-Janna Stauffer, Chicago Waldorf School