Grade 1
How Technology Makes You Feel
Why is it important to listen to your feelings when using technology?
This foundational digital citizenship lesson challenges kids to pay attention to their feelings while using tech. With an engaging emoji game, students learn practical strategies for managing their feelings -- good, bad, and everything in between.
Key Vocabulary: pause · uncomfortable Show definitions
Key Standards Supported
Common Core ELA
L.1.1b,L.1.6,RF.1.4b,RI.1.1,RI.1.4,RI.1.10,RL.1.10,SL.1.1,SL.1.1a,SL.1.1b,SL.1.1c,SL.1.2,SL.1.4,SL.1.5,SL.1.6,W.1.2,W.1.4,W.1.10
CASEL
1a,1b,1e,2c,3b,4a,4b,4c,4d,5a,5b,5c,5d,5e
AASL
I.A.2,I.B.3,I.C.1,I.C.4,I.D.1,I.D.3,I.D.4,II.B.1,II.B.2,II.B.3,II.C.1,II.C.2,II.D.1,II.D.2,II.D.3,III.A.1,III.A.2,III.A.3,III.B.1,III.B.2,III.C.2,III.D.1,V.B.1,V.B.2,V.C.3,VI.A.1,VI.C.2,VI.D.1
ISTE
1d,2b,2c,3d,7c,7d
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15 mins.
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Lesson Plan
Explore: How Do You Feel?
5 mins.Play: The Emoji Game
15 mins.Read: Do You Ever Feel ...
5 mins.Reflect: Pause & Think Moment
5 mins.What You'll Need
Popsicle sticks ·
Tape ·
Scissors ·
Crayons or markers
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Lesson last updated: August 2019
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