Social media plays a big role in most teens' lives, and research shows that it causes intense feelings -- both positive and negative. But not all media use is the same. There are many benefits that come with both active and passive media use. For better social and emotional well-being, encourage students to become creators of digital media, not just consumers.
Key Vocabulary: active use · passive use Show definitions
Key Standards Supported
Common Core ELA
L.9-10.1,L.9-10.3,L.9-10.4,L.9-10.6,RH.9-10.1,RH.9-10.3,RH.9-10.4,RH.9-10.6,RH.9-10.7,RH.9-10.8,RH.9-10.10,RI.9-10.1,RI.9-10.4,RI.9-10.6,RI.9-10.8,RI.9-10.10,SL.9-10.1,SL.9-10.1a,SL.9-10.1b,SL.9-10.1c,SL.9-10.1d,SL.9-10.2,SL.9-10.3,SL.9-10.4,SL.9-10.6,W.9-10.2,W.9-10.4,W.9-10.8,W.9-10.10,WHST.9-10.4,WHST.9-10.8,WHST.9-10.10
CASEL
1a,1b,1e,2a,2c,3a,4a,4b,4c,4d,5a,5b,5c,5e
AASL
I.A.2,I.B.3,I.C.1,I.C.4,I.D.1,I.D.2,I.D.3,II.A.1,II.B.1,II.B.2,II.B.3,II.C.1,II.C.2,II.D.1,II.D.2,III.A.1,III.A.2,III.A.3,III.B.1,III.B.2,III.C.2,III.D.1,IV.B.1,IV.B.4,V.A.1,V.A.3,V.B.2,V.C.3,V.D.1,VI.A.1,VI.D.1
ISTE
1a,1d,2b,3a,3b,3d,4a,4b,6a,6b,7a,7b,7c,7d
Lesson Plan
Consider: Social Media and Our Feelings
15 mins.Explore: Different Perspectives
20 mins.Create: Take Action
15 mins.What You'll Need
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Lesson last updated: August 2019
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