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A Student’s Guide to Using Social Media Safely

For Teachers 6th - 12th
While the kids in your class tap quickly on their electronic devices to stay in touch with their peers, they may not know the consequences of online social lives. Take them through a discussion about potential downfalls of a social media...
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Unit Plan
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Effective Communication: Listening, Speaking, Writing, Interpreting

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed Standards
Help young learners become active listeners and strong public speakers with a set of activities that range from paraphrasing, to discussions, and self-reflection. Additionally, the lessons address social media skills and non-verbal...
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Student Handouts

Social Media Madness

For Students 5th - 9th Standards
Tired of seeing u instead of you and 2 instead of too? Teach your pupils how to write for an academic setting by asking them to correct these six social media posts that are full of grammatical errors, spelling errors, and text speak.
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Common Sense Media

Oversharing: Think Before You Post

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Could your learners use a little more discretion when they post online? Take a look at these ten rules of posting etiquette, which prompts them to be smart about what photos and information they share on the Internet.
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Curated OER

Cyberbullying: Effects on Teens Across the Nation (Segment 3)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Free speech, privacy, and cyberbullying are the focus of a series of activities that prompt class members to engage in discussions about these interrelated topics. They view a segment from PBS’s series on bullying, read articles about...
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Curated OER

Linking Social Networking to Language Arts

For Teachers 4th - 10th
How to tap into students' social networking experiences to enhance learning in the language arts classroom.
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Curriculum Corner

Passwords to Remember

For Teachers K - 6th
Do your kids have a hard time keeping track of their passwords? Use a graphic organizer to have them list the names of websites and corresponding passwords.
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Curated OER

Cyberbullying:What is It? What Can We Do About It?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the prevalence of cyberbullying. In this character education lesson, students read articles about cyberbullying and its implications. Students respond to discussion questions.
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Curated OER

Facebook For Good!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use Facebook to create a positive campaign. In this campaign lesson plan, students choose a topic and create a group account on Facebook for their cause. They post a question and write an action plan to meet a goal. 
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Curated OER

Virtual Chat Study Groups

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore studying habits by utilizing technology.  In this social networking lesson, students utilize a virtual chat program to connect with students from a nearby school. Students ask and answer study questions back and forth...
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Curated OER

Social Networking in Today’s World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore social networking in today's world. In this ESL lesson, students discuss the various methods of social networking then complete a vocabulary assignment and brainstorming activity to reinforce the topic.