Lesson 3: The Social Media Revolution
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will evaluate the impact of social media on American public discourse and social interaction.
Does social media bring Americans closer together or pull them further apart?
CIV 9–12.2, HIST 9–12.8
Students examine the rise of platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Purpose: To understand the shift from passive to active media consumption. (DOK 3)
Flexible grouping for the debate based on reading levels.
Comparison chart of "Traditional Media" vs. "Social Media."