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How Social Media Affects Your Brain

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Lesson Plan

How Social Media Affects Your Brain

Understand social media's impact on the brain

In this lesson, students will explore how social media affects the brain, focusing on internet addiction, multitasking, and dopamine's role. They will watch a video, engage in discussions, and reflect on their own social media use. This lesson is important as it helps students become aware of the neurological effects of social media and encourages them to develop healthier digital habits.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

90 mins

Approach

Understand social media's impact on the brain

Materials

Video: How Social Media Is Changing Your Brain Right Now, Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Social Media Reflection, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the role of social media in students' lives.
  • Ask students how they feel social media impacts their daily routines and mental health.
  • Introduce the video and its focus on the brain's response to social media.

Step 2

Video Viewing

15 mins

Step 3

Group Discussion

20 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the video's content.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and personal experiences related to the video.

Step 4

Social Media Reflection Activity

30 mins

  • Distribute the 'Social Media Reflection' worksheet.
  • Have students reflect on their own social media use and its effects on their mental health.
  • Discuss findings as a class, focusing on strategies to mitigate negative impacts.

Step 5

Closure

15 mins

  • Ask students to share one insight or strategy they plan to implement regarding their social media use.
  • Discuss how they can support each other in maintaining healthy digital habits.
  • Conclude with a reminder of the importance of being mindful of social media's impact on the brain.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Facilitate a conversation about the impact of social media on the brain and lifestyle.

What surprised you the most about the video's content?

Encourage students to think about new information or perspectives they hadn't considered before.







How does social media use affect your attention and decision-making?

Discuss the video's points on multitasking and the brain's ability to filter out interferences.







What strategies can you use to balance social media use with offline activities?

Highlight strategies such as setting time limits, prioritizing face-to-face interactions, and engaging in offline hobbies.







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Worksheet

Social Media Reflection

This worksheet helps students reflect on their social media use and its effects on their mental health.

Describe your typical social media usage in a day.








Reflect on how social media makes you feel during and after use.








Identify one change you can make to improve your social media habits.








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