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Updated lessons available!My Social Media Life
How does social media affect our relationships?
Grade
7Objectives
- Identify the role of social media in their lives.
- Reflect on the positive and negative effects social media use has on their relationships.
- Recognize "red flag feelings" when using social media and use the Feelings & Options thinking routine to consider ways to handle them.
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oversharing .
red flag feelings .
social media
oversharing – sharing personal feelings, information, or experiences that later make someone feel uncomfortable or regretful
red flag feelings – when something happens that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious
social media – websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking
Standards
This lesson meets standards for Common Core ELA, ISTE, CASEL and AASL.
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