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Grade 6 Leadership + Digital Citizenship

Cold Spring School District • Leader in Me + AI Literacy + Digital Literacy & Well-Being

Weekly Lessons

All 39 instructional weeks with habits, Leader in Me modules, Common Sense lessons, and calendar notes.

Phase

Lesson type

Habit

Showing 39 of 39 weeks

  • Week 1

    Aug 20-21
    Phase 1 · Launch + AI Literacy

    First 8 Days: Habits 1-2

    Modules 1-2

    First student day Aug 20; staff development Aug 17-19 - no students.

    Open Week 1

  • Week 2

    Aug 24-28
    Phase 1 · Launch + AI Literacy

    First 8 Days: Habits 3-7

    Modules 3-7

    Open Week 2

  • Week 3

    Aug 31 - Sep 4
    Phase 1 · Launch + AI Literacy

    Habit 3: Put First Things First

    Module 12: Big Rocks

    • AI LiteracyWhat Is AI?
    • AI LiteracyHow Is AI Trained?

    Back to School Night Sep 2; Wednesday is already a minimum day. Aug 31 - Module 8 completes the First 8 Days.

    Open Week 3

  • Week 4

    Sep 7-11
    Phase 1 · Launch + AI Literacy

    Habit 3: Put First Things First

    Module 13: Time Matrix

    • AI LiteracyAI Algorithms: How Well Do They Know You?
    • AI LiteracyAI Chatbots: Who's Behind the Screen?

    Labor Day Sep 7 - no school.

    Open Week 4

  • Week 5

    Sep 14-18
    Phase 1 · Launch + AI Literacy

    Habit 3: Put First Things First

    Module 14: Keeping Commitments

    • AI LiteracyAI Chatbots & Friendship
    • AI LiteracyFacing Off with Facial Recognition
    Open Week 5

  • Week 6

    Sep 21-25
    Phase 1 · Launch + AI Literacy

    Habit 1: Be Proactive

    Module 6: Notice-Name-Think

    • AI LiteracyUnderstanding AI Bias
    • AI LiteracyHow AI Bias Impacts Our Lives

    Non-student day Sep 21.

    Open Week 6

  • Week 7

    Sep 28 - Oct 2
    Phase 2 · Lead Self Online

    Habit 1: Be Proactive

    Module 7: Proactive Language

    • Original Digital CitizenshipDon't Feed the Phish
    Open Week 7

  • Week 8

    Oct 5-9
    Phase 2 · Lead Self Online

    Habit 1: Be Proactive

    Module 8: Circle of Control

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingPII: Should I Share?
    Open Week 8

  • Week 9

    Oct 12-16
    Phase 2 · Lead Self Online

    Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind

    Module 9: Personal Values and Choices

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingUnder Peer Pressure

    Staff development Oct 16 - no students.

    Open Week 9

  • Week 10

    Oct 19-23
    Phase 2 · Lead Self Online

    Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind

    Module 10: Living By Design

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingUnderstanding My Digital Footprint

    Non-student day Oct 19; Fall Festival / early release Oct 23.

    Open Week 10

  • Week 11

    Oct 26-30
    Phase 2 · Lead Self Online

    Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind

    Module 11: Creating My Personal Mission Statement

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingYour Curated Self
    Open Week 11

  • Week 12

    Nov 2-6
    Phase 2 · Lead Self Online

    Paradigms / Higher-Order Thinking

    Module 3: Thinking About Thinking

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingS.E.E.K.ing Information
    Open Week 12

  • Week 13

    Nov 9-13
    Phase 2 · Lead Self Online

    Habit 1: Be Proactive

    Module 4: Growth Mindset

    • Original Digital CitizenshipFinding Credible News

    Veterans Day Nov 11 - no school; move CSM to Friday.

    Open Week 13

  • Week 14

    Nov 16-20
    Phase 2 · Lead Self Online

    Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

    Module 5: Student-Led Learning

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingGiving Credit

    Fall conferences Nov 16-20; early-release schedule.

    Open Week 14

  • Week 15

    Nov 30 - Dec 4
    Phase 3 · Goals + Trust

    The 4 Disciplines of Execution

    Module 15: Goal Achievement

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingWhat Is the Attention Economy?
    Open Week 15

  • Week 16

    Dec 7-11
    Phase 3 · Goals + Trust

    The 4 Disciplines of Execution

    Module 16: Perseverance

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingBuilding Healthy Tech Habits: Part 1
    Open Week 16

  • Week 17

    Dec 14-18
    Phase 3 · Goals + Trust

    The 4 Disciplines of Execution

    Module 17: Accountability Partners

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingBuilding Healthy Tech Habits: Part 2

    Winter break begins Dec. 21, 2026 and runs through Jan. 1, 2027.

    Open Week 17

  • Week 18

    Jan 4-8
    Phase 3 · Goals + Trust

    Trust / Emotional Bank Accounts

    Module 18: Emotional Bank Accounts

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingWeb of Responsibility
    Open Week 18

  • Week 19

    Jan 11-15
    Phase 3 · Goals + Trust

    Trust / Emotional Bank Accounts

    Module 19: The 4 Cores of Credibility

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingIs It Fair Use? AI Edition
    Open Week 19

  • Week 20

    Jan 18-22
    Phase 3 · Goals + Trust

    Trust / Emotional Bank Accounts

    Module 20: High Trust Behaviors

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingMaking Things Right: Repairing Harms

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 18 - no school.

    Open Week 20

  • Week 21

    Jan 25-29
    Phase 4 · Lead Others Online

    Habit 4: Think Win-Win

    Module 21: Abundance Mindset

    • Original Digital CitizenshipWho Are You Online?
    Open Week 21

  • Week 22

    Feb 1-5
    Phase 4 · Lead Others Online

    Habit 4: Think Win-Win

    Module 22: Consideration for Others

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingSharing & Online Disinhibition
    Open Week 22

  • Week 23

    Feb 8-12
    Phase 4 · Lead Others Online

    Habit 4: Think Win-Win

    Module 23: Courage to Stand Up for Others

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingWhat Are Online Harms?

    President's Day holiday Feb 12 - no school.

    Open Week 23

  • Week 24

    Feb 15-19
    Phase 4 · Lead Others Online

    Habit 5: Seek First to Understand

    Module 24: Empathy

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingRed Flags & Chatting Online

    President's Day holiday Feb 15 - no school.

    Open Week 24

  • Week 25

    Feb 22-26
    Phase 4 · Lead Others Online

    Habit 5: Seek First to Understand

    Module 25: Respectful Communication

    • Original Digital CitizenshipChatting Safely Online
    Open Week 25

  • Week 26

    Mar 1-5
    Phase 4 · Lead Others Online

    Habit 5: Seek First to Understand

    Module 26: Presentation Skills

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingBe Aware of What You Share

    Staff development Mar 1 - no students.

    Open Week 26

  • Week 27

    Mar 8-12
    Phase 4 · Lead Others Online

    Habit 6: Synergize

    Module 27: Valuing Differences

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingStolen Identity
    Open Week 27

  • Week 28

    Mar 15-19
    Phase 4 · Lead Others Online

    Habit 6: Synergize

    Module 28: Finding 3rd Alternatives

    • Digital Literacy & Well-BeingDe-escalating Online Harm
    Open Week 28

  • Week 29

    Mar 22-26
    Phase 4 · Lead Others Online

    Habit 6: Synergize

    Module 29: Resolving Conflicts

    • Original Digital CitizenshipDigital Drama Unplugged

    Spring conferences Mar 22-26; early-release schedule.

    Open Week 29

  • Week 30

    Apr 5-9
    Phase 5 · Balance + Apply

    Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

    Module 30: My Daily Private Victory

    • Original Digital CitizenshipFinding Balance in a Digital World
    Open Week 30

  • Week 31

    Apr 12-16
    Phase 5 · Balance + Apply

    Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

    Module 31: Getting a Handle on Stress

    Transfer / ApplicationHealthy-tech plan check-in

    Open Week 31

  • Week 32

    Apr 19-23
    Phase 5 · Balance + Apply

    8th Habit: Find Your Voice

    Module 32: Community Engagement

    Transfer / ApplicationDigital community needs scan

    Non-student day Apr 23.

    Open Week 32

  • Week 33

    Apr 26-30
    Phase 5 · Balance + Apply

    8th Habit: Find Your Voice

    Module 33: My Voice and Career Exploration

    Transfer / ApplicationDigital footprint and AI portfolio audit

    Open Week 33

  • Week 34

    May 3-7
    Phase 5 · Balance + Apply

    8th Habit: Find Your Voice

    Module 34: Empowering Others

    Transfer / ApplicationPeer feedback using empowering language

    Open Week 34

  • Week 35

    May 10-14
    Phase 5 · Balance + Apply

    Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

    Module 35: Reflection & Celebrate Growth

    Transfer / ApplicationFamily-facing digital citizenship product

    Art Faire / early release May 13.

    Open Week 35

  • Week 36

    May 17-21
    Phase 5 · Balance + Apply

    8th Habit: Find Your Voice

    Module 32: Community Engagement

    Transfer / ApplicationCommunity interview and needs reflection

    Open Week 36

  • Week 37

    May 24-28
    Phase 5 · Balance + Apply

    8th Habit: Find Your Voice

    Module 33: My Voice and Career Exploration

    Transfer / ApplicationCareer and AI ethics connection

    Open Week 37

  • Week 38

    May 31 - Jun 4
    Phase 5 · Balance + Apply

    8th Habit: Find Your Voice

    Module 34: Empowering Others

    Transfer / ApplicationEmpowerment campaign and creator credit check

    Memorial Day May 31 - no school.

    Open Week 38

  • Week 39

    Jun 7-11
    Phase 5 · Balance + Apply

    Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

    Module 35: Reflection & Celebrate Growth

    Transfer / ApplicationFinal leadership + digital citizenship reflection

    Last student day Thu Jun 10; 11:30 a.m. dismissal.

    Open Week 39