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Social Media & Feelings Lesson Plan

Students will explore the impact of social media on emotions and learn strategies for expressing feelings appropriately, engaging in both a discussion and interactive activities.

This lesson helps students navigate digital spaces responsibly, enhancing their emotional intelligence and ensuring they can express their feelings in a healthy manner.

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Pre-Lesson Preparation

5 minutes (pre-session review)

Step 1

Introduction and Slide Deck Presentation

7 minutes

Step 2

Guided Discussion

8 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Activity and Worksheet

8 minutes

Step 4

Conclusion

2 minutes

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Slide Deck

Social Media & Feelings

Introduce the lesson by welcoming students and outlining that today we will explore the connection between social media and how we feel. Emphasize that it's a safe space to share thoughts and experiences.

How Does Social Media Impact Our Emotions?

Discuss with students the ways social media might affect emotions. Prompt them with questions like: 'Have you noticed any changes in your mood when using social media?' Use examples if needed.

Play the video 'Social Media: Ways to Stay Healthy' to offer students practical tips on maintaining mental health while using social media. After watching, ask them to consider how these strategies might help manage online emotions.

Discussion Time

Encourage a guided discussion. Remind students to share personal experiences if comfortable. Facilitate respectfully and ensure each voice is heard.

Interactive Activity

Explain the interactive activity where students will brainstorm healthy ways to express their feelings on social media. Direct them to reflect on the strategies covered in class.

Conclusion & Key Takeaways

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing key discussion points. Encourage students to ask any final questions.

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