Lesson Plan

Scrolling with Purpose Lesson Plan

Students will explore the impact of social media on emotions, relationships, and reputation, and develop 2 personal guidelines for responsible digital behavior.

This lesson is important to help students recognize unhealthy online habits and promote mindful practices in response to social media challenges in their lives.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Activity

10 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity

25 minutes

Step 3

Cool Down

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Scrolling with Purpose

Introduce the session, welcome students, and explain the purpose of the lesson: reflecting on social media's impact and developing personal guidelines for responsible behavior.

How Does Social Media Affect Us?

Present the key discussion points on how social media impacts our lives. Share real-world examples or recent statistics if available.

Unhealthy Social Media Habits

Guide students to identify examples of unhealthy online behaviors by brainstorming together.

Your Personal Guidelines

Prompt students to think about and write down two personal guidelines for responsible digital behavior based on the discussion.

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Wrap up by inviting reflections and a brief sharing session. Encourage students to consider the benefits of mindful social media use.

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Activity

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Reading

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Scrolling with Purpose: Navigating Social Media Mindfully

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Molly Mulhern

Tier 1
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