Negative Impact of Social Media on Young Minds
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5-403 Yessenia Aviles |
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INTRODUCTION
New York City is suing several social media companies for their negative impacts on mental health. Since the rise and popularity of Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube have increased, the mental health of young students and teens have declined. These social media companies have contributed to a growing mental health crisis in preteens, teens, and young adults all over the world.
It is believed that the algorithms used to generate feeds are contributing to addictive behaviors, encouraging users to stay on longer and engage more with the apps. Use of such social media apps have been linked to depression, anxiety, and even eating disorders. These apps are exposing young minds to harmful and inappropriate content negatively affecting their body image and mental health.
To read more about the issue and lawsuit click on the links below.
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New York City lawsuit accuses social media companies of fueling youth mental health crisis. |
New York City sues social media platforms over youth mental health crisis |
NYC sues social media over youth mental health crisis
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TASK
Our class has been chosen to join NYC in the fight against the social media crisis. You are creating a google slides presentation to be shared in court to support NYC’s lawsuit against the world’s largest social media companies. In your presentation be sure to include:
● ALL steps to PPA
● Problem
● Evidence
● Causes
● Existing policies
● Solutions
● Select best solution
● Visuals
● Pictures
● Video links
● Correct Spelling, grammar, punctuation
You will have 3 weeks (6 class sessions) to complete the presentation with your assigned group. Use the following links as a model and guide for your presentations.
PROCESS/RESOURCES
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Step 1: Personal connection
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Fill out this google form to reflect on your use of social media and how it impacts you. |
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Step 2: Identify the Problem
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Read the following articles to identify the problem and understand why NYC is suing these major social media companies. In your presentation, be sure to clearly state the problem in 1-2 sentences. ● Impact of Social Media on Students ● Can Social Media Lead to Teen Suicides |
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Step 3: Gather evidence
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Use the following links to identify at least 3 pieces of evidence that support the idea that social media has a negative impact on young minds. Complete the graphic organizer to help you gather your evidence and sources. ● Global Rise of Social Media and the Changed World ● 40+ Frightening Social Media & Mental Health Statistics ● Social Dilemma- Influence of Social Media on Teen Depression and Behavior |
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Step 4: Existing Policies
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Social media has become increasingly popular over the years. Although initially they were created to help friends maintain contact through a distance, social media has increasingly impacted the mental health of young students negatively. Use the links below to help you analyze current policies in place regarding social media. |
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Step 5: Develop Solutions
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With your group brainstorm ways to help solve the social media crisis. Ensure that your solutions are realistic and somewhat feasible. Use this graphic organizer to help you share your ideas and synthesize your thoughts as a group. |
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Step 6: Select Best Solution
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Using this feasibility and effectiveness matrix, to select the best solution to this problem.
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EVALUATION
Use the following rubric to guide your group work and presentation.
CONCLUSION
Through this project you had the opportunity to join the fight against social media and its effects on young minds. Not only did you get to learn about an important issue that affects many of you directly, but you also had the chance to create a presentation to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Great work! Use what you learned throughout this project and the PPA steps to continue to make a difference in the world.
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Step 1: Define the problem Step 2: Evidence Step 3: Causes |
Step 4: Existing policies Step 5: Developing solutions Step 6: Select best solution |
STANDARDS
Grade 5 Reading:
● 5R1: Locate and refer to relevant details and evidence when explaining what a text says
● 5R3: In informational texts, explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts based on specific evidence from the text. (RI)
● 5R6: In informational texts, analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent. (RI)
● 5R8: Explain how claims in a text are supported by relevant reasons and evidence, identifying which reasons and evidence support which claims. (RI&RL)
Grade 5 Writing:
● 5W1: Write an argument to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
● 5W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to explore a topic and convey ideas and information relevant to the subject.
● 5W5: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to respond and support analysis, reflection, and research by applying the Grade 5 Reading Standards.
● 5W6: Conduct research to answer questions, including self-generated questions, and to build knowledge through investigation of multiple aspects of a topic using multiple sources. 5W7: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from multiple sources; summarize or paraphrase; avoid plagiarism and provide a list of sources.
Grade 5 Listening & Speaking:
● 5SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; express ideas clearly and persuasively, and build on those of others.
● 5SL2: Summarize information presented in diverse formats (e.g., including visual, quantitative, and oral).
● 5SL3: Identify and evaluate the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.
● 5SL4: Report on a topic or text, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support central ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace and volume appropriate for audience.
● 5SL5: Include digital media and/or visual displays in presentations to emphasize and enhance central ideas or themes.