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SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY LESSONS:
Explore the digital world
Social Media Scavenger Hunt
Did you know?
References: Media Smarts
Activity Information:
Grade Appropriate Level: Physical and Health Education 4-6 and possibly Physical and Health Education 9
Big Idea: Personal choices & social &environmental factors influence our health and well-being.
Materials: General school supplies
Objective: Learn about the positive and negative aspects of social media through a series of exciting challenges. Work together to find clues, complete tasks, and learn
valuable lessons about online behavior.
Skills: Communication, critical thinking, teamwork, responsibility, adaptability
Activity 1: "Connect with your friends"
Location Clue: Find a place in the room where people would go to meet and chat. (e.g., the classroom door or a group table)
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Lesson: Social media helps you stay in touch with friends and family.
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Activity: In pairs, have each student send an “imaginary text” to someone in the room saying something kind or asking about their day.
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Discussion: Why is it good to stay connected with friends online, and how can we make those connections positive?
Activity 2: "The Like Challenge"
Location Clue: Go to the spot in the classroom where you keep your
favorite supplies. (e.g., the art corner or supply shelf)
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Lesson: Likes and followers are fun but shouldn’t define our self-worth.
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Activity: Students stand in a circle. Each person shares one thing they like about themselves (e.g., “I’m good at drawing”). After each share, the group gives them a “like” by snapping their fingers or clapping.
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Discussion: How does it feel when people like what you share? Why is it important not to rely on others for how you feel about yourself?
Curricular Competency: Physical and Health Education 4 - Factors that influence self-identity, including body image and social media. Keyword: social media | Elaboration: students might receive and/or send comments to others around various topics, including: how they look, what they’re wearing, what they believe in, what their cultural background might be. Keyword: body image | Elaboration: how we see and feel about our bodies; can be influenced by the words and actions of others.
