Lesson
Updated lessons available!Keeping Games Fun and Friendly
How can I be positive and have fun while playing online games, and help others do the same?
Grade
4Objectives
- Define "social interaction" and give an example.
- Describe the positives and negatives of social interaction in online games.
- Create an online video game cover that includes guidelines for positive social interaction.
Vocabulary Show definitions
digital media .
griefing .
online video game .
social interaction
digital media – information that comes to us through the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop
griefing – irritating or angering people in video games by being mean, destructive, or cheating
online video game – a video game that is played through the internet
social interaction – talking or messaging with people to develop friendship or community
Standards
This lesson meets standards for Common Core ELA, ISTE, CASEL and AASL.
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