Time online and self-esteem
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe ways that social media can impact my self-esteem.
Key learning points
- People will often post pictures online of material items or lavish holidays and this might make people feel jealous.
- The way people portray themselves online is not always representative of who they are.
- People may act differently online than they do in person.
- The number of online friends or likes someone has does not determine their worth.
Keywords
Online persona - an identity people use online to shape the way people view them; it is often different to how a person is in real life
Self-esteem - how we value and perceive ourselves
Self-confidence - the faith that we have in our ability to achieve something
Common misconception
Having lots of followers means a person is really popular and has lots of friends.
Online followers are not 'friends'. Your friends are people you know personally. Celebrities and influencers can have hundreds of thousands of followers, the majority of which they do not know.
Teacher tip
Be mindful that there are age limits for most social media platforms.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A is an effect used on a photo or video to alter the way you look.
Q2.Body image is how we feel about ...
Q3.Which of the following are true statements?
Q4.Which of the following could be considered a common beauty standard?
Q5.Body is a condition where a person spends a lot of time worrying about their appearance and how they look to others and themselves.
Q6.Which of the following can be caused by unrealistic beauty standards?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definitions.
an identity people use online to shape the way people view them
how we value and perceive ourselves
the faith that we have in ourselves and our abilities
Q2.People may post images of lavish holidays or material possessions which may make other people feel ...
Q3.People's online worth might be measured by how many , comments or followers they receive.
Q4.Why do some people choose to post on social media?
Q5.Focusing on personal growth, rather than other people’s achievements can help us feel more ...
Q6.How can we feel more secure when using social media?
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