7th Grade Social Networking And Identity Lesson Plan Example (English)

Topic: social networking and identity

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to define social networking and identity and explain the importance of both.
• Students will be able to evaluate the effects of social networking on their own identity and the identity of others.

Materials

• Computer with internet access
• Whiteboard or chalkboard
• Handouts with definitions and examples of social networking and identity

Warm-up

• Begin the lesson by asking students if they are familiar with social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
• Ask them to share their experiences with social networking and what they like about it.
• Next, ask students to brainstorm a list of words or phrases that come to mind when they think of social networking. Write their responses on the board.
• Encourage students to share their thoughts and observations about the list.

Direct Instruction

• Provide a brief overview of the history and evolution of social networking sites and their significance in today's society.
• Discuss the importance of identity and how it plays a role in social networking.
• Discuss the concept of self-presentation and how it relates to social networking.
• Discuss the potential risks and dangers associated with social networking, such as online bullying and privacy concerns.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to brainstorm a list of their online identities (e.g. Facebook profile, Twitter handle, Instagram account, etc.).
• Have each pair share their list with the class and discuss the different facets of their identity that they have chosen to present online.
• Assist students in identifying the possible reasons behind each choice and any potential implications.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose one aspect of their online identity to focus on for the duration of the project.
• Have students create a poster or presentation that presents their chosen identity and explains their choices and reasons behind it.
• Encourage students to be creative and think critically about their identity and the choices they have made.

Closure

• Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about social networking and identity during the project.
• Ask students to think about how their online identity impacts their real-world identity and vice versa.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice stage of the project and provide feedback on their understanding of social networking and identity.
• Collect and grade the presentations or written reports that students create during the independent practice stage of the project.