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Social Media & Relationships: A Debate

Lesson Plan

Social Media & Relationships: A Debate

Analyze social media's impact on relationships

In this lesson, students will explore how social media influences modern relationships. Through a structured debate and group project, they will assess both the positive and negative impacts of social media. This lesson is important as it encourages critical thinking and helps students understand the complexities of digital communication in their personal lives.

Audience

11th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Analyze social media's impact on relationships

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Social Media Impact Analysis, and Printable Cards: Debate Roles

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what social media platforms students use and how they perceive its impact on relationships.
  • Introduce the lesson's objective: to analyze the role of social media in shaping modern relationships.

Step 2

Group Project Setup

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Distribute the "Social Media Impact Analysis" worksheet.
  • Instruct groups to brainstorm and list both positive and negative impacts of social media on relationships.

Step 3

Debate Preparation

10 mins

  • Assign each group a stance (positive or negative impact).
  • Provide "Debate Roles" printable cards to each group to assign roles (e.g., speaker, researcher, note-taker).
  • Allow time for groups to prepare their arguments.

Step 4

Class Debate

20 mins

  • Conduct the debate, allowing each group to present their arguments.
  • Encourage respectful listening and rebuttals.
  • Facilitate the discussion using prepared questions to guide the debate.

Step 5

Closure

10 mins

  • Summarize key points from the debate.
  • Discuss any changes in perspective among students.
  • Collect worksheets for assessment and provide feedback on the debate.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Questions to guide the class debate on social media's impact on relationships.

How has social media changed the way we communicate in relationships?

Encourage students to think about both positive and negative changes, such as increased connectivity versus potential misunderstandings.







What are some potential benefits of social media in maintaining relationships?

Guide students to consider aspects like staying in touch with distant friends and family.







What are some negative impacts of social media on relationships?

Discuss issues like cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and the impact on face-to-face interactions.







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Worksheet

Social Media Impact Analysis

A worksheet for students to analyze the positive and negative impacts of social media on relationships.

List three positive impacts of social media on relationships.

Consider how social media can enhance communication and connection.







List three negative impacts of social media on relationships.

Think about privacy issues and potential for misunderstandings.







How can individuals balance the use of social media to maintain healthy relationships?

Reflect on setting boundaries and prioritizing face-to-face interactions.







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Worksheet

Debate Roles

Printable cards to assign roles for the debate, such as speaker, researcher, and note-taker.




Speaker







Researcher







Note-taker







Rebuttal Specialist







Timekeeper




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