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.
Learning Objectives:
Key Vocabulary:
red flag feeling
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social media
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oversharing
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Key Standards Supported
L.7.1, L.7.2, L.7.3, L.7.4, L.7.6, RI.7.1, RI.7.10, RI.7.2, RI.7.4, 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.7.10, W.7.4
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
I.A.1, I.A.2, II.A.1, II.A.2, III.A.1, III.A.2, V.A.2, V.A.3, VI.A.1, VI.A.2, I.B.1, I.B.2, I.B.3, II.B.1, II.B.2, III.B.1, III.B.2, IV.B.2, IV.B.4, I.C.1, II.C.1, II.C.2, III.C.1, III.C.2, V.C.1, V.C.3, I.D.1, I.D.2, I.D.3, I.D.4, II.D.1, II.D.2, II.D.3, III.D.1, III.D.2, V.D.1, V.D.2, VI.D.1, VI.D.2, VI.D.3, II.B.3
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: February 2023