Social Media Validation and Social Media Influencers . PSHE Lesson. Editable 22 slide PowerPoint Lesson, Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Mindfulness Activity and much more.
Learning Outcomes:
I can explain the role of social media influencers
I understand the risks associated with social media validation and how to get rid of it
I can evaluate how social media can impact my self esteem and mental health
Some Key Terms Covered
Validation, Addiction, Mental Health, Influences, Advertising, Youtubers, Vloggers
Each Lesson Pack Contains:
☞ 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
☞ Mindfulness Extension Activities
☞ Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
☞ Teacher Notes (On some slides)
☞ Mapped against Latest Statutory Health and RSE DfE Guidance, PSHE Association & Character Education Guidance from DfE.
⟴ T2 - Internet Safety & Harmful Behaviour
⟴ PSHE Association Theme: Relationships & Health KS3 H18 & KS4 H109 & L20 KS4 L20
⟴ Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE ready with our resources! Product Code: RSE/C8/LS/70
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