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Lessons from Common Sense Media
Lessons from Common Sense Media
LEADERSHIP & ETHICS
Eighth graders are in their final year of middle school, taking on more responsibility as school leaders and preparing for high school. Many students experience significant pressure around their digital footprints while navigating relational dynamics that extend into online spaces.
These lessons focus on more sophisticated media literacy skills, including critical ignoring and understanding how recommendation algorithms shape what we see and believe. Students examine AI's influence on the information ecosystem and social connections, focusing on healthy tech habits and the value of face-to-face relationships.
Lesson Sequence:
It is recommended to teach these lessons in order. Each lesson should take about 20 minutes and include plenty of interaction.
Lessons from Be Internet Awesome!
Lessons from Be Internet Awesome!
The Be Internet Awesome lessons are not divided by grade level, but they are recommended for grades 2-6. For Eighth Grade, consider looking at any of the lessons in each of the five pillars, as students likely haven't received this content in past years.
Lessons are available in Peardeck, with Spanish options there. This spreadsheet includes links to Peardeck lessons in their Content Orchard.
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