Grade K
Media Balance Is Important
How do we find a happy balance between our online and offline activities?
Students consider the feelings of themselves and others when making decisions about when, where, and how much to use technology.
Key Vocabulary: balance · device Show definitions
Key Standards Supported
Common Core ELA
L.K.1a,L.K.6,RF.K.1a,SL.K.1,SL.K.4,SL.K.5,SL.K.6,W.K.10,W.K.2,W.K.4
CASEL
1e,2a,2c,3a,3b,3d,4a,4b,4c,4d,5a,5b,5c,5e,5f
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.1,III.C.2,III.D.1,V.B.1,V.C.3,VI.A.1,VI.A.2,VI.C.2,VI.D.2
ISTE
1d,3d,7c
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Watch: Media Balance Is Important
10 mins.Explore: Keep Your Balance
10 mins.Reflect: Pause & Think Moment
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Lesson last updated: July 2020
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