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Mindful Media Matters

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Lesson Plan

Mindful Media Matters

Mindful media consumption

This lesson encourages high school students to critically examine their media consumption habits. Through discussions and activities, students will explore how media influences their thoughts and emotions and learn strategies for mindful engagement. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical thinking skills and promotes mental well-being by fostering awareness of media's impact.

Audience

Grades 9 to 12

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Mindful media consumption

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Media Reflection, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of media in daily life.
  • Ask students to share their favorite types of media and why they enjoy them.

Step 2

Group Discussion

10 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with discussion questions to explore their media habits and its effects.
  • Encourage students to think critically about how media influences their thoughts and emotions.

Step 3

Media Reflection Activity

15 minutes

  • Distribute the 'Media Reflection' worksheet.
  • Ask students to individually reflect on their media consumption over the past week.
  • Have them consider questions about the type of media, time spent, and emotional impact.

Step 4

Class Discussion

5 minutes

  • Reconvene as a class and discuss insights from the reflection activity.
  • Encourage students to share any surprising realizations or changes they might consider.

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

  • Summarize key points about mindful media consumption.
  • Share strategies for engaging with media mindfully, such as setting time limits and choosing content wisely.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Facilitate a group discussion on media consumption habits and their effects.

How does the media you consume influence your thoughts and emotions?

Encourage students to think about specific examples and discuss both positive and negative influences.







What types of media do you find most engaging, and why?

Guide students to consider the content, format, and delivery of media that captures their attention.







Have you ever changed your opinion or behavior based on something you saw in the media?

Ask students to reflect on personal experiences and discuss the power of media in shaping opinions.







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Worksheet

Media Reflection

This worksheet helps students reflect on their media consumption habits and its impact on their emotions and thoughts.

List the types of media you consumed in the past week.








Estimate the amount of time you spent on each type of media.








Describe how you felt after consuming each type of media.

Consider both positive and negative emotions.







Identify any patterns or habits in your media consumption.








Reflect on any changes you might make to your media habits.








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