Level
Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Duration
45-90 minutes

Summary
Students will develop a shared understanding of what social media is. They will then explore the benefits and risks of social media use on adolescent health and well-being

Materials
Lesson slides and news clip
Student worksheet and activity packet
Timer
Pens, pencils, and markers
Pre-printed risk level paper (printed in color)
Large chart paper
Optional: red, green, and yellow sticky notes

Created by
Yishan Lee
Verithia Hood

Edited by
Diana Li, PhD
Zoya Khan
Maya Barajas Velasco

With input from
Alison Cohen
Annie Lai
Emma Schimch
Huan Wang
Keltoum Medmourh
Mackenzie Wittmer
Rebecca Marcos
Rosalily Belandres-Rios
Stephen Kos

Supported by

The Dana Foundation