Lesson: Finding My Media Balance
Description: Helping kids learn what makes different media choices healthy or not is a good start. But how do we help them actually make responsible choices in the real world? Give your students the opportunity to create a personalized media plan.
Essential Question: What does media balance mean for me?
Students will be able to:
Lesson Plan: Finding My Media Balance
Lesson: You Won’t Believe This!
Description: The internet is full of catchy headlines and outrageous images, all to make us curious and get our attention. But kids don't usually realize: What you click on isn't always what you get. Show your students the best ways to avoid clickbait online.
Essential Question: What is clickbait and how can you avoid it?
Students will be able to:
Lesson Plan: You Won’t Believe This!
Lesson: Beyond Gender Stereotypes
Description: Kids encounter all kinds of stereotypes in the media. But are kids always aware of what they're seeing? Help your students think critically about how gender stereotypes can affect the ways they view themselves and others.
Essential Question: How do gender stereotypes shape our experiences online?
Students will be able to:
Lesson Plan: Beyond Gender Stereotypes
Lesson: Digital Friendships
Description: Kids make friends everywhere they go -- including online. But are all of these friendships the same? How can kids start online friendships and also learn ways to stay safe? Help your students understand both the benefits and the risks of online-only friendships.
Essential Question: How do you keep online friendships safe?
Students will be able to:
Lesson Plan: Digital Friendships
Lesson: Is It Cyberbullying?
Description: Let's face it: Some online spaces can be full of negative, rude, or downright mean behavior. But what counts as cyberbullying? Help your students learn what is -- and what isn't -- cyberbullying, and give them the tools they'll need to combat the problem.
Essential Question: What is cyberbullying and what can you do to stop it?
Students will be able to:
Lesson Plan: Is It Cyberbullying?
Lesson: Reading News Online
Description: Kids find and read news in lots of different ways. But studies show they're not very good at interpreting what they see. How can we help them get better? Teaching your students about the structure of online news articles is an important place to start.
Essential Question: What are the important parts of an online news article?
Students will be able to:
Lesson Plan: Reading News & Media Online