Think Before You Snap
What is a digital footprint?
What is:
the information and record you leave behind from your activities online
Should you give your password to your best friend?
What is:
No
What is a budget?
What is:
a plan for how you will use your money
What is a resume?
What is:
a document that gives information about your education, skills, experiences, and accomplishments
What is one major difference between middle school and high school?
What is:
independence/responsibility
Your friend sends you a screenshot of an embarrassing post about another student. What should you do?
What is:
Don't spread it, delete it, and if necessary, report it to a trusted adult
What should you do before clicking a link in a suspicious email?
What is:
don't click it/check the message, sender, and link, and ask a trusted adult
What is the difference between a need and a want?
What is:
a need is something necessary to live
a want is something you'd like to have but can live without
During a job interview, should you arrive late or on time?
What is:
on time
Why is learning to manage your time important before starting high school?
What is:
you'll have multiple classes, assignments, activities, and responsibilities to keep track of
Which email greeting is more professional:
Yo!
Hey what's up?
Hello, Mrs. Lewis,
What is:
Hello, Mrs. Lewis,
What is phishing?
What is:
a trick used to get someone to give away information such as passwords or personal information
You have $20. You want to spend $18 on something fun, but you also need $10 for something important tomorrow. What should you consider before spending the $18?
What is:
whether spending the money will leave enough for hte important expense
An employer asks, "Tell me about yourself." Should you answer with your favorite TikTok, your entire life story, or information about your interests, skills, and experiences?
What is:
information about your interests, skills, and experiences
You have a big project due Friday, but you also have homework and an activity after school. What skill can help you manage everything?
What is:
time management and organization
Why should you think carefully before posting something online?
What is:
it can become part of your digital footprint and may be difficult to completely remove
Why should you lock or log out of a computer when you're finished?
What is:
to protect your account and personal information from others
Why is saving money important?
What is:
it can help you prepare for future expenses and unexpected situations
Name three key work skills that employers often value.
What is:
communication, teamwork, responsibility, problem-solving, time management, dependability, adaptability, and professionalism
You have a mistake on an assignment. Instead of giving up, you figure out what went wrong and try again. What key work skill are you demonstrating?
What is:
problem-solving, perseverance, or a growth mindset
Name two things you should include in a professional email.
What is:
Subject line, greeting, complete sentences, appropriate languages, clear message, closing, your name
You get a message saying, "CONGRATULATIONS! You won $1,000! Click here and enter your information."
What are two warning signs?
What is:
unexpected prize, asking for personal information, suspicious link, pressure to act quickly, unknown sender
You receive $50. You decide to save $20, spend $20, and keep $10 for later. What financial skills are you practicing?
What is:
budgeting/saving
You're filling out a job application and don't understand one of the questions. What should you do?
What is:
ask for clarification rather than guessing or putting in false information
Why can the choices you make in high school matter for your future?
they can help you develop skills, explore interests, build experiences, and prepare for the future education, training, or careers