Grade 7
My Social Media Life
How does social media affect our relationships?
For most middle schoolers, being on social media can mean connecting with friends, sharing pictures, and keeping up-to-date. But it can also mean big-time distractions, social pressures, and more. Help students navigate the different feelings they may already be experiencing on social media.
Key Vocabulary: oversharing · red flag feeling · social media Show definitions
Key Standards Supported
Common Core ELA
L.7.1,L.7.2,L.7.3,L.7.4,L.7.6,RI.7.1,RI.7.2,RI.7.4,RI.7.10,SL.7.1,SL.7.1a,SL.7.1b,SL.7.1c,SL.7.1d,SL.7.2,SL.7.3,SL.7.4,SL.7.6,W.7.4,W.7.10
CASEL
1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,2f,3a,3b,3c,3d,4a,4b,4c,4d,5a,5b,5c,5d,5e,5f
AASL
I.A.1,I.A.2,I.B.1,I.B.2,I.B.3,I.C.1,I.D.1,I.D.2,I.D.3,I.D.4,II.A.1,II.A.2,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.B.1,III.B.2,III.C.1,III.C.2,III.D.1,III.D.2,IV.B.2,IV.B.4,V.A.2,V.A.3,V.C.1,V.C.3,V.D.1,V.D.2,VI.A.1,VI.A.2,VI.D.1,VI.D.2,VI.D.3
ISTE
2a,2b,2d,3b
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Warm Up: Social Media Bonds
5 mins.Watch and Discuss: Sharing It All
15 mins.Analyze: Noticing Red Flag Feelings
20 mins.Wrap Up: Social Media and Me
5 mins.Additional Resources
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Lesson last updated: July 2020
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