Mindful Media Consumption

Gabriela Heermans

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mindful Media Consumption

Explore media's impact on mental health

In this lesson, students will explore how media consumption affects mental health and discuss strategies for mindful consumption. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical thinking and self-regulation skills, enabling them to manage their media habits effectively and maintain mental well-being.

Audience

Grades 9-12

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Explore media's impact on mental health

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet on Media Habits, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin with a brief discussion on the role of media in daily life.
Ask students to share their favorite media platforms and why they use them.

Step 2

Discussion on Media Impact

10 minutes

Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about how media can influence mental health.
Encourage students to think critically about both positive and negative impacts.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

10 minutes

Distribute the worksheet on media habits.
Have students reflect on their own media consumption and identify areas for improvement.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Ask students to share one strategy they plan to implement for mindful media consumption.
Summarize key points from the lesson and encourage ongoing reflection.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Media Impact

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on the impact of media on mental health.

How does media consumption affect your mood and mental health?

Encourage students to think about both positive and negative effects, such as inspiration versus anxiety.

What are some signs that media consumption might be negatively impacting mental health?

Guide students to consider symptoms like stress, sleep disruption, or decreased self-esteem.

How can we consume media more mindfully?

Discuss strategies like setting time limits, choosing content carefully, and taking breaks.

Worksheet

Worksheet on Media Habits

A worksheet to help students reflect on their media consumption habits and identify areas for improvement.

List the media platforms you use most frequently and the average time spent on each daily.

Consider social media, streaming services, news sites, etc.

Reflect on how your media consumption makes you feel. Are there any changes you would like to make?

Think about emotional responses and any patterns you notice.

Identify one strategy you can implement to consume media more mindfully.

Consider setting time limits or choosing content that aligns with your values.