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LESSON

Friendships & Boundaries

How does tech impact our friendships?

Is there a difference between online and in-person relationships? In this lesson, students will take a closer look at their relationship to technology and the relationships they experience through technology. They will learn strategies to set boundaries around friendships and technology.

Objectives

  • Reflect on how tech impacts friendships
  • Recognize when and how to set boundaries with friendships and tech

Vocabulary

Boundaries
Boundaries the personal limits we set to protect our privacy, comfort, and well-being by clearly communicating what we are and are not OK with
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Time
20 mins.

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Lesson Materials

VIDEO

Teen Voices: Friendships & Boundaries

Lesson Slides

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Lesson Handout

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