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Respect & Boundaries in the Digital Age

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Lesson Plan

Respect & Boundaries in the Digital Age

Improve self-respect & social media boundaries

This lesson aims to help middle school students understand the importance of self-respect and setting boundaries on social media. Through experiential and game-based learning, students will explore how their online interactions can impact their self-esteem and relationships. This lesson is crucial in today's digital age, where social media plays a significant role in students' lives, and understanding these concepts can lead to healthier online habits.

Audience

Middle School Students (20-25)

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Role-Playing Scenarios, Reflection Worksheet, Post-it Notes, Markers, and Video: Short Film: Are You Okay?

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what self-respect means and why it's important.
  • Ask students to share their thoughts on social media and its role in their lives.
  • Introduce the video Short Film: Are You Okay? to set the context for the lesson.

Step 2

Discussion on Social Media Boundaries

10 mins

  • Watch the video Short Film: Are You Okay? as a class.
  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about social media boundaries.
  • Encourage students to think about how they set boundaries online and why it's important.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a role-playing scenario.
  • Have students act out their scenarios, focusing on setting boundaries and showing self-respect.
  • After each role-play, discuss as a class what was learned and how it applies to real life.

Step 4

Reflection Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the reflection worksheet to each student.
  • Ask students to individually reflect on what they learned about self-respect and social media boundaries.
  • Encourage them to write down one action they will take to improve their online interactions.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Invite students to share their reflections and any new insights they gained.
  • Thank students for their participation and encourage them to apply what they've learned.
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Discussion

Social Media Boundaries Discussion

A guided discussion to explore students' understanding of social media boundaries and self-respect.

What does self-respect mean to you?

Encourage students to think about how they treat themselves and how they expect others to treat them.







How do you set boundaries on social media?

Discuss different types of boundaries, such as time limits, privacy settings, and choosing who to interact with.







Why is it important to have boundaries online?

Explore the impact of online interactions on mental health and self-esteem.







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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios

Printable cards with scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on setting boundaries and self-respect online.




Scenario 1: A friend keeps tagging you in posts you don't like. How do you handle it?







Scenario 2: Someone you don't know sends you a friend request. What do you do?







Scenario 3: You see a post that makes you uncomfortable. How do you respond?







Scenario 4: A friend shares your private message without permission. How do you address it?




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Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on their learning about self-respect and social media boundaries.

What is one thing you learned about self-respect today?








How can you apply what you learned about boundaries to your social media use?








Write down one action you will take to improve your online interactions.








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