Nominet
Our partnership with the Nominet aims to equip our scouts with the inspiration, skills and knowledge to be positive, active, citizens online and offline. By using digital means in a clever and savvy way, they will be encouraged to positively impact their surroundings, whether in their scout meeting place, their communities or in the world!
This year, the theme of Safer Internet Day is ‘An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world’.
Try out the activities below with your Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.
This is our guidance on how to adapt these activities for a digital setting.
It's all fun and games
Try out some not-so-fun new rules and chat about the problems with online games.
Ages: 6 to 10½ | Takes: 30 minutes
Run this activitySpot the sponsored content
Can you trust a targeted ad? Learn about online advertising and see if you can work out what’s reliable.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 30 minutes
Run this activityActivities
To make things easier, we also have activities that can support you to deliver the badge to your young people; making sure our Scouts are safe, active digital citizens.
New badge requirements for the Digital Citizen Staged Activity Badge
Following a piece of research last year, volunteers, staff, young people and Nominet have worked together to develop the exciting, new Digital Citizen Staged Activity Badge requirements.
See the new requirements hereStage 1
Hands up, hands down
Create a handful of information about yourself, then decide which things to share to feel connected, safe, and happy.
Ages: 6 to 14 | Takes: 30 minutes
Run this activityThe gaming game
Become an expert in staying safe when gaming with this exciting game.
Ages: 8 to 10½ | Takes: 10 minutes
Run this activityInteraction reactions
Explore the chain reaction of your interactions in this active team game.
Ages: 6 to 10½ | Takes: 10 minutes
Run this activityThat'll teach you
Master a new skill with friends using online tutorials.
Also supports Stage 4.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 1 hour
Run this activityBest foot forward
Fill a footprint with your favourite online activities. How do they all compare?
Also supports Stage 3.
Ages: 8 to 14 | Takes: 30 minutes
Run this activityPack up your troubles
Practise being caring with your words and make sure nothing’s left behind in the backpack of unkindness.
Ages: 6 to 10½ | Takes: 30 minutes
Run this activityPlay our game
Use technology to create connections by making and sharing an instruction video.
Ages: 6 to 14 | Takes: 1 hour
Run this activityOn the spot
Keep track of your interactions during an activity and create a trail that’s just like a digital footprint.
Ages: 10½ to 14 | Takes: 1 hour
Run this activityStrong password, weak password
Find out how to create super-strong passwords for all your online activities then make your own.
Ages: 8 to 14 | Takes: 10 minutes
Run this activityWatch and learn
Become a virtual expert by learning a new skill from an online tutorial and presenting it to your friends.
Ages: 6 to 10½ | Takes: 1 hour
Run this activityStage 2
Switch off challenge
Take on the switch off challenge to find a healthy balance between time on and away from screens.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 15 minutes
Run this activityYes, No, Maybe
Use all of your senses to work out if someone’s telling the truth in this fast-paced game that develops critical thinking skills.
Ages: 6 to 10½ | Takes: 10 minutes
Run this activityOn the rights track
Create a list of rights for your favourite social media platform and present them to the group.
Also supports Stage 4.
Ages: 14 to 18 | Takes: 30 minutes
Run this activityHuman emojis
Emojis have taken human form and they’re reacting to your news but is this the best way of communicating?
Ages: 10½ to 14 | Takes: 25 minutes
Run this activitySearch me!
Research different topics using online and offline resources in a race against the clock to find the winner.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 30 minutes
Run this activityScreen time, green time
Stay healthy and happy by finding a balance between static screen and active green time in this fast paced game.
Ages: 6 to 14 | Takes: 25 minutes
Run this activityAll the right moves
Enjoy discovering more about the rights of children in this fast-paced team game.
Ages: 8 to 10½ | Takes: 30 minutes
Run this activityKeep your opinions to yourself
Become an expert in working out the difference between fact and opinion, both on and offline.
Ages: 8 to 14 | Takes: 1 hour
Run this activityMeet and greet
Meet and greet different characters and brush up on your conversation skills in this game of confused communications.
Ages: 6 to 10½ | Takes: 10 minutes
Run this activityStep forwards, step back
Work together to complete a ‘digital health check’ with this fun game.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 10 minutes
Run this activityRights and wrongs
Find out more about your rights as a child in this fast-paced team game.
Ages: 6 to 10½ | Takes: 30 minutes
Run this activityParty quirks
Use your communication skills to figure out people’s party quirk and respond. Will you get on with everyone at the party?
Ages: 8 to 14 | Takes: 30 minutes
Run this activityPicture this
Create a piece of photographic art that encourages everyone to look more closely at an issue that matters to them.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 1 hour 30 minutes
Run this activityStage 3
Meme makers
Get creative and make a meme about digital citizenship for other young people.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 25 minutes
Run this activityIs it ok?
You’ll have to think quickly and call on all your digital thinking skills in this fast-paced game.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 10 minutes
Run this activityIs there an echo in here?
Take on a task with a twist in this game which reminds us that people can have very different views.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 30 minutes
Run this activityWhat's your problem?
Find out more about supporting your local community in this internet-based challenge.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 30 minutes
Run this activityJoined up thinking
Work together to become an efficient ideas machine by creating a team project using a collaborative online tool.
Also supports Stage 4.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 3 hours
Run this activityDigital detectives
What does someone’s social media say about them? Get to know some characters then give them friendly advice.
Also supports Stage 4.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 20 minutes
Run this activityLost in translation
How accurate is your communication? Draw clearly, then pass it on and hope your message doesn’t get lost in translation.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 10 minutes
Run this activityRainbow of discovery
Find out more about the next steps in your Scouts journey and share a rainbow of discovery with your friends.
Ages: 6 to 14 | Takes: 3 hours
Run this activityBuild a brilliant campaign
Have fun building a brilliant online campaign to promote a community event.
Also supports Stage 4.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 3 hours
Run this activityShare, don't share
Get ready to be wise online with a fast-paced game that teaches you what to share and what to keep to yourself.
Also supports Stage 4.
Ages: 8 to 14 | Takes: 15 minutes
Run this activityIt's just banter
When does banter turn into bullying? Put yourself in someone else’s shoes in this fun drama game.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 1 hour
Run this activityIn the mood
Take the next steps on your journey and research and create a digital mood board together.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 1 hour
Run this activityDon't watch that, watch this
Tell the world about modern Scouts through the lens of film.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 3 hours
Run this activityStage 4
Two sides to every story
Create a dramatic news item while using your critical thinking skills to suss out the other side of the story.
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 1 hour
Run this activityOne-minute professor
Think on your feet and become a visiting professor who’s an expert in… well, who knows?
Ages: 10½ to 18 | Takes: 30 minutes
Run this activityMakeDoShare
Download your MakeDoShare activity here.
Research
This research informed the process for creating the new Digital Citizen Staged Activity Badge requirements.
About Nominet
Nominet has been at the forefront of innovation for 20 years through its internet registry solutions, cyber security services and dynamic spectrum management. Driven by a commitment to use technology to improve connectivity, security and inclusivity online, Nominet is a profit with a purpose company supporting initiatives that contribute to a vibrant digital future. www.nominet.uk. Read more about Nominet’s Public Benefit strategy to support young people through technology.