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Tweeting for Change

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Do some good with social media. Secondary scholars participate in a live Twitter chat focusing on social justice issues. The thought-provoking activity allows academics to set up a live chat, create responses, and express their personal views on a social topic. Students engage in group discussion and journal writing to reflect on the process and share what they learned.

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Concepts

social justice, tolerance, bias, diversity, cultural diversity, ethnic diversity, culture, social activism, social awareness, social issues, social injustice, internet safety, twitter, media, discussion skills, preparing for discussions, cultural awareness, online communication, activism

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

Set up a classroom debate to prepare for the live Twitter chat
Encourage family members to participate in the discussion

Classroom Considerations

Create a classroom Twitter account to protect learners' privacy

Pros

Resource includes accommodations for English learners
Lesson promotes Internet safety

Cons

None

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