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2 | KQED Teach | https://teach.kqed.org/ | A collection of free, hands-on professional learning for teachers focusing on media literacy. | Professional Development, Video / Film | Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher | Language Arts, Social Studies | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | NewsLitNation®️ Professional Learning | https://newslit.org/educators/professional-learning/ | An innovative platform for media and news literacy educators, NewsLitNation Professional Learning offers free, on-demand lessons on quality journalism, the misinformation landscape, understanding bias and more. Participants have the option to earn NLP’s News Literacy Educator Certificate and a digital badge upon completion of the foundational material. | Professional Development | News Literacy | High School, Middle School | Teacher | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | News Literacy Project's Framework for Teaching News Literacy | https://newslit.org/educators/resources/framework-for-teaching-news-literacy/ | The Framework for Teaching News Literacy is designed to support educators in working toward this mission by providing common standards, essential questions, and knowledge/skills objectives, along with suggested performance tasks and learning activities. Our framework can be used for integrating news literacy into existing curriculum, or as the basis for creating stand-alone courses or units. | Classroom Resource, Curriculum Guide | News Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | News Literacy Project's Gradeband Expectations for News Literacy | https://newslit.org/educators/resources/grade-band-expectations-for-news-literacy/ | The News Literacy Project developed this living document to accompany our Framework for Teaching News Literacy as a guide of scaffolded skills, content knowledge and dispositions for schools and districts seeking to implement news literacy curriculums. It’s designed to foster cross-curricular connections and complement already established benchmark requirements. | Curriculum Guide | News Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | The Anxious Generation | https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036 | Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness that hit many countries at the same time. He then investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults. Haidt shows how the “play-based childhood” began to decline in the 1980s, and how it was finally wiped out by the arrival of the “phone-based childhood” in the early 2010s. He presents more than a dozen mechanisms by which this “great rewiring of childhood” has interfered with children’s social and neurological development, covering everything from sleep deprivation to attention fragmentation, addiction, loneliness, social contagion, social comparison, and perfectionism. He explains why social media damages girls more than boys and why boys have been withdrawing from the real world into the virtual world, with disastrous consequences for themselves, their families, and their societies. Most important, Haidt issues a clear call to action. He diagnoses the “collective action problems” that trap us, and then proposes four simple rules that might set us free. He describes steps that parents, teachers, schools, tech companies, and governments can take to end the epidemic of mental illness and restore a more humane childhood. | Article (General Audience) | Digital Citizenship, Mental Health, Social Media | Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher | Health Education | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Social Media and Youth Mental Health Research Corner | https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/center-of-excellence-on-social-media-and-youth-mental-health/research-corner/ | Web page where American Academy of Pediatrics is compiling research on social media and youth mental health | Article (General Audience), Article (Scholarly) | Mental Health, Social Media | Middle School, High School, | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher | No | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Without It, I Wouldn't Be Here Today: LGBTQ+ Young People's Experiences in Online Spaces | https://hopelab.org/stories/without-it-i-wouldnt-be-here?utm_source=%2AHopelab+Email+List%2A&utm_campaign=993b81dd48-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_11_27_06_06&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-993b81dd48-525057874 | Online spaces offer LGBTQ+ young people opportunities to explore identities, find support, and connect with peers, but also expose them to bullying and anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments. A study by Hopelab and Born This Way Foundation involving over 1,200 LGBTQ+ youth in the U.S. emphasizes the importance of understanding this duality. The findings suggest that partnerships between young people and trusted adults can foster kinder, braver environments, improving well-being and reducing depression among LGBTQ+ youth. | Article (General Audience) | Mental Health, Social Media | Middle School, High School, | Teacher | No | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Association Between Socio-Emotional Health, Physical Activity and Screen Time Among Children | https://shapeamerica.org/Common/Uploaded%20files/document_manager/publications/ajhe/2025/Association-Between-Socio-Emotional-Health-Physical-Activity-and-Screen-Time-Among-Children.pdf | This study explored the relationship between children's social-emotional health, physical activity (MVPA), and screen time across socioeconomic groups in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Surveying 1,041 primary school children, researchers found that lower socioeconomic status (SES) children were more physically active, while higher SES children had more screen time. Positive emotions like happiness were linked to more physical activity, whereas negative emotions such as sadness and worry were associated with increased screen time and reduced activity. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions that address emotional well-being to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce screen time among children, especially considering SES disparities. | Article (Scholarly) | Mental Health, Social Media | Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher | Physical Education | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Referee” to “Coach” — and Other Game-Changing Mindshifts for Teaching Digital Well-being, Digital Citizenship, & Media Literacy | https://digitalthriving.gse.harvard.edu/course-for-educators-8-mindshifts-for-teaching-digital-wellbeing/ | A research and innovation center based at Project Zero at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Our mission is to create knowledge and research-based resources that help people — especially youth — thrive in a tech-filled world. Are you an educator who teaches digital well-being, digital citizenship, or media literacy? Then you’re in the right place! In just eight hours, our new, self-paced professional development (PD) course will transform how you approach students and technology — so you can move from playing defense to leading with confidence. Here’s a look at what you’ll gain from this course: * Hear research-backed insights from Dr. Carrie James & Dr. Emily Weinstein * Reflect on fresh perspectives and new mindsets to better connect with students * Engage in eight hours of dynamic, self-paced, multimedia learning * Explore ready-to-use lessons and activities on digital well-being and media literacy co-developed with Common Sense Education * Earn a certificate of completion to submit for PD hours * Connect with a community of digital thriving advocates (like you!) | Courses, Educational Program, Teacher Resource | Media Literacy, Mental Health, Social Media | Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher | Yes | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Allsides for Schools | https://allsidesforschools.org/ | Helping educators prepare students to participate thoughtfully in democracy – and in life. AllSides for Schools gives educators tools, resources, information, and curricular guidance to help students build skills in news literacy, bias awareness, critical thinking, and conversation across difference. | Article, Classroom Resource, Curriculum Guide, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design | Access, Action, Analysis, Creation, Critical Thinking, Evaluation | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | News Literacy Project | https://newslit.org/ | A nonpartisan national education nonprofit, provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy. | Article, Classroom Resource, Curriculum Guide, Educational Program, Informational Literature, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Professional Development, Resource Book | Access, Analysis, Creation, Critical Thinking, Evaluation, Primary Source | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Social Studies | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Critical Media Project | https://criticalmediaproject.org/ | Critical Media Project (CMP) is a free media literacy web resource for educators and students (ages 8-21) that enhances young people’s critical thinking and empathy, and builds on their capacities to advocate for change around questions of identity. | Article, Classroom Resource, Curriculum Guide, Educational Program, Informational Literature, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Resource Book, Video / Film | Access, Action, Analysis, Creation, Critical Thinking, Digital Citizenship, Evaluation, Media Literacy, Misinformation, News Literacy, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Common Sense Media Literacy Resources | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/media-literacy-resources-for-classrooms | In this collection, you'll find hand-picked, regularly updated resources to help you better understand and practice media literacy. There are featured resources as well as more comprehensive curricula. Then you'll find lessons, videos, downloadables, and games organized by a few key topic areas, like interpreting media, media creation, and media manipulation. | Article, Classroom Resource, Curriculum Guide, Educational Program, Informational Literature, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Professional Development, Resource Book, Video / Film | Access, Action, Analysis, Creation, Critical Thinking, Evaluation, Primary Source | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Social Studies | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) 11 Resources to Boost Student Media Literacy | https://www.iste.org/explore/11-resources-boost-student-media-literacy | Reading carefully and thinking critically have always been the basic tenets of media literacy, but those skills become more vital in the age of social media, citizen journalists, circular reporting and, yes, fake news. Those skills are the hallmarks of the Knowledge Constructor standard, which is part of the student section of the ISTE Standards. This resource offers tips, videos, curricula and lesson plans to help educators guide students in navigating the media landscape. | Classroom Resource, Curriculum Guide, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Video / Film | Access, Action, Analysis, Creation, Evaluation | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | AAP Family Media Plan | https://www.healthychildren.org/English/fmp/Pages/MediaPlan.aspx#/ | An in depth resource for youth and families to utilize to help set healthy boundaries around Social Media use and best practices | Classroom Resource, Informational Literature, Teacher Resource | Cyberbullying, Information Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult | Health Education, Language Arts, Science | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | The Social Dilemma: Social Media and Your Mental Health | https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health | The article highlights the mental health risks of social media use, particularly anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. Despite these negative effects, the unpredictability of social media rewards (like likes and comments) keeps users engaged. Teens are especially vulnerable, as social media distorts reality and fosters comparison, exclusion, and bullying. Experts suggest limiting features like likes and focusing on one-on-one interactions, while individuals are encouraged to monitor their usage and set personal boundaries. The article stresses the importance of mindful social media habits and parents modeling healthy behaviors for their children. | Article (General Audience) | Mental Health, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Student, Teacher and Student | Health Education | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | iKeepSafe | https://ikeepsafe.org/resources/ | Provides data privacy certifications to technology companies, educational resources to schools, and information to the community. Resource Bank including information, lessons and trainings for students, educators, and families | Article (General Audience), Classroom Resource, Curriculum, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Professional Development, Teacher Resource | Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Health Education | Yes | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | NetSmartz: NCMEC's online safety education program | https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/home | Since 1998, NCMEC has operated the CyberTipline, a place where the public and electronic service providers can report suspected online and offline child sexual exploitation. The millions of reports made each year uniquely situate NCMEC to identify trends and create prevention resources to address the evolving needs of kids and teens online. NetSmartz is NCMEC's online safety education program. It provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children be safer online with the goal of helping children to become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline. | Curriculum, Educational Program, Interactive Games, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Teacher Resource, Video / Film | Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Information Literacy, Internet Safety, Media Literacy, Mental Health, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts, Physical Education, Social Studies | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Social Media, Cyberbullying, and Online Safety Glossary | https://cyberbullying.org/social-media-cyberbullying-and-online-safety-glossary | A comprehensive list of terms that pertain to social media, cyberbullying, and online safety. The list is updated periodically to stay up to date with the ever changing landscape of technology. | Teacher Resource | Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Information Literacy, Internet Safety, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | No | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | National Association for Media Literacy Education | https://namle.net/ | The National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) is a professional association for educators, academics, activists, and students with a passion for understanding how the media we use and create affect our lives and the lives of others in our communities and in the world. The NAMLE vision is to help individuals of all ages develop the habits of inquiry and skills of expression that they need to be critical thinkers, effective communicators and active citizens in today’s world. | Article, Classroom Resource, Curriculum Guide, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Professional Development | Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Science, Social Studies | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | FUTURE-READY COLORADO: Artificial Intelligence (AI) K-12 Skills Progression Guide for Educators | https://www.coloradoedinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Future-Ready-Colorado_Artificial-Intelligence-AI-K-12-Skills-Progression-Guide-for-Educators.pdf | Building a Future-Ready Colorado This guide for educators outlines an artificial intelligence (AI) skills progression for students aligned to the Colorado Department of Education’s (CDE) Computer Science Standards, defining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to think computationally and understand, use, and create AI technologies that will reshape how humans live and work | Curriculum Guide, Teacher Resource | Critical Thinking, Media Literacy, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Art, Health Education, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | FUTURE-READY COLORADO: Artificial Intelligence (AI) K-12 Skills Progression Guide for Educators | https://www.coloradoedinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Future-Ready-Colorado_Artificial-Intelligence-AI-K-12-Skills-Progression-Guide-for-Educators.pdf | Building a Future-Ready Colorado This guide for educators outlines an artificial intelligence (AI) skills progression for students aligned to the Colorado Department of Education’s (CDE) Computer Science Standards, defining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to think computationally and understand, use, and create AI technologies that will reshape how humans live and work | Curriculum Guide, Teacher Resource | Critical Thinking, Media Literacy, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Art, Health Education, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Media Lit.org | https://www.medialit.org/reading-room/media-literacy-home | Tips and ideas for parents (or grandparents) about media in the lives of children. Plus, practical pointers for introducing media literacy concepts and skills to children of different ages. | Interactive Games | Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School | Community Member, Student | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | C.S. Mott Children's Hospital: Kids and Digital Media | https://www.mottchildren.org/posts/your-child/kids-and-digital-media | Tips and strategies for keeping kids safe and informed regarding the use of digital media. | Article | Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School | Community Member, Student | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | NPR: In Case You Missed It: Media Literacy 101 | https://www.npr.org/2022/03/28/1089281737/in-case-you-missed-it-media-literacy-101 | The podcasters discuss media literacy and how it should be taught. We also discuss what you need to know if you didn't learn about it in school. | Podcast | Media Literacy | High School | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Handbook of Children and Screens Digital Media | https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-69362-5 | Since 2017, when Children and Screens published a supplement in Pediatrics, the media landscape for children has transformed with platforms like TikTok, virtual reality, and generative AI. These changes present both opportunities and challenges, emphasizing the need for digital environments that prioritize children's rights. Public concern has reinforced Children and Screens' dedication to promoting healthy digital lives for children. Their new handbook integrates diverse scientific and clinical perspectives to address complex questions about digital media's impact, aiming to enhance its reach and effectiveness through an interdisciplinary approach. | Article (Scholarly), Teacher Resource | Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Information Literacy, Media Literacy, Mental Health, Misinformation, Social Media | High School | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Science | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Clinical Report - The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_PdFY09VKj6zwyEBYvcAMBd84Z6kgUwL/view?usp=sharing | This free article provides objective information (both pros and cons) about the impact of social media on mental health. It is comprehensive in information while brief in length. Provides specific ways in which pediatricians can support parents, which is easily translatable to educators. The article could be accessible for upper level high school students with guided facilitation by a teacher. While it’s from 2011, information still appears generally relevant. | Article (General Audience) | Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Information Literacy, Internet Safety, Mental Health, Social Media | High School | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts, Science | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Does Social Media Use Cause Depression | https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/ | The article highlights concerns about the negative effects of social media on teenagers, particularly its link to depression. Studies show that increased social media use, especially on Instagram and Facebook, correlates with higher rates of depression and anxiety. The rise in smartphone use, with 92% of teens owning one by 2015, coincided with a 33% increase in depressive symptoms. Experts suggest that the shift from in-person to online interactions may leave teens feeling isolated, while social media fosters issues like FOMO, low self-esteem, and body image concerns. Social media use also competes with healthier activities and contributes to distractions, poor sleep, and stress. To counter these effects, experts recommend balanced social media use, offline interactions, turning off notifications, and ensuring adequate sleep. Parents should model healthy habits and monitor for signs of depression. | Article (General Audience) | Mental Health, Social Media | High School | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts, Physical Education | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Social Media and Mental Health: Are You Addicted to Social Media? | https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/wellbeing/social-media-and-mental-health | Human beings are social creatures. We need the companionship of others to thrive in life, and the strength of our connections has a huge impact on our mental health and happiness. Being socially connected to others can ease stress, anxiety, and depression, boost self-worth, provide comfort and joy, prevent loneliness, and even add years to your life. On the flip side, lacking strong social connections can pose a serious risk to your mental health. Ironically for a technology that’s designed to bring people closer together, spending too much time engaging with social media can actually make you feel more lonely and isolated—and exacerbate mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, emotional health, and addiction. | Article (General Audience) | Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Social Media | High School | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Health Education | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Does Social Media Use Cause Depression? How heavy Instagram and Facebook use may be affecting kids negatively | https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/ | The article from Child Mind Institute explores the growing concern that social media use may contribute to depression, especially among teens and young adults. While it doesn't claim social media directly causes depression, it highlights research showing a strong link between heavy usage and increased feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and low self-esteem. Factors such as unrealistic comparisons, disrupted sleep, and reduced face-to-face interactions are cited as possible contributors. The article encourages parents to help children develop healthier digital habits and maintain a balanced lifestyle. | Article | Media Literacy, Mental Health, Social Media | High School | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Constant Companion: A Week in the Life of a Young Person's Smartphone Use | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/research/report/2023-cs-smartphone-research-report_final-for-web.pdf | The 2023 Common Sense Media report, Constant Companion, offers a detailed look into how U.S. teens use smartphones over a typical week. Drawing from real-time data and youth feedback, the study reveals that smartphones are deeply embedded in young people's daily lives, serving as tools for connection, entertainment, and emotional support. Teens receive a median of 237 notifications per day, often during school and nighttime hours, and use their phones for an average of 43 minutes during school. While smartphones help some teens relax or fall asleep, they also contribute to delayed bedtimes and disrupted sleep. Many teens are becoming more aware of persuasive app designs and are trying to set boundaries, but the business models behind these technologies often undermine those efforts. The report calls for more support from families, educators, and industry leaders to help youth build healthier relationships with their devices. | Article (Scholarly) | Media Literacy, Mental Health, Social Media | High School | Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | PEN America Media Literacy Toolkit | https://pen.org/media-literacy-toolkit/ | PEN America’s Knowing the News project offers media literacy trainings to equip the public to identify and prevent the spread of false and misleading information. | Classroom Resource, Curriculum Guide, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Professional Development | Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy | Middle School, High School, | Teacher | Social Studies | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Checkology | https://get.checkology.org/what-is-checkology/ | Checkology’s lessons and other resources show you how to navigate today’s challenging information landscape. You will learn how to identify credible information, seek out reliable sources, and apply critical thinking skills to separate fact-based content from falsehood. | Article, Classroom Resource, Curriculum Guide, Educational Program, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Resource Book, Video / Film | Access, Action, Analysis, Creation, Evaluation, Primary Source | Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Social Studies | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | American Pshycological Association: Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence | https://www.apa.org/topics/social-media-internet/health-advisory-adolescent-social-media-use | This health advisory published by the American Psychological Association explores the potential benefits and harms of social media use on adolescents' development in social, educational, psychological, and neurological domains. Recommendations provided are based on current scientific evidence and consider the complex interactions between adolescents' online and offline lives, individual characteristics, and social contexts. | Article (General Audience), Teacher Resource | Information Literacy, Internet Safety, Mental Health, Social Media | Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | No | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | National Alliance for Mental Health: Social Media Helpful Hints | https://www.nami.org/advocacy/policy-priorities/stopping-harmful-practices/social-media-use-and-impact-on-mental-health/ | The one page document created by the National Alliance for Mental Health provides pros and cons for social media and three questions to ask yourself about how social media is impacting your life. Is social media making you feel disconnected? Do you take control of your accounts? and Hoe so you protect yourself from cyberbullying? Simple strategies to consider. | Newsletter, Teacher Resource | Mental Health, Social Media | Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts, Science | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | National Alliance for Mental Health: Social Media Helpful Hints | https://www.nami.org/advocacy/policy-priorities/stopping-harmful-practices/social-media-use-and-impact-on-mental-health/ | The one page document created by the National Alliance for Mental Health provides pros and cons for social media and three questions to ask yourself about how social media is impacting your life. Is social media making you feel disconnected? Do you take control of your accounts? and Hoe so you protect yourself from cyberbullying? Simple strategies to consider. | Newsletter, Teacher Resource | Mental Health, Social Media | Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts, Science | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Assessment of the Impact of Social Media on the Health and Wellbeing of Adolescents and Children | https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/assessment-of-the-impact-of-social-media-on-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-adolescents-and-children | Social media is an important part of the lives of adolescents and children. Increased access to and use of social media has raised concerns among parents, physicians, public health officials, and others about the impact on the mental and physical health and wellbeing of youth. This study will examine the current research and make conclusions about the impact of social media on the mental and physical health and wellbeing of adolescents and children. The study will also explore ways in which product design of social media (e.g. consumer retention strategies, data profiling) impact the mental health and wellbeing of youth. | Article (General Audience), Article (Scholarly) | Mental Health, Social Media | Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | No | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Teens and social media: Key findings from Pew Research Center surveys | https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/04/24/teens-and-social-media-key-findings-from-pew-research-center-surveys/ | Today’s teens are navigating a digital landscape unlike the one experienced by their predecessors, particularly when it comes to the pervasive presence of social media. In 2022, Pew Research Center fielded an in-depth survey asking American teens – and their parents – about their [experiences with and views toward social media](https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/08/10/teens-social-media-and-technology-2022/). | Article (General Audience), Article (Scholarly) | Media Literacy, Mental Health, Social Media | Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | AAP: The Good and Bad of Social Media: What Research Tells Us | https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/center-of-excellence-on-social-media-and-youth-mental-health/the-good-and-bad-of-social-media-what-research-tells-us/ | A list (including downloadable PDF) of the benefits of social media and the potential risks of social media. This list is a great way to highlight both for students and parents. | Article (General Audience), Teacher Resource | Media Literacy, Mental Health, Social Media | Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Life Media Survey 2025: A Baseline Study of Digital Media Use and Well-being Among 11- to 13-year-olds | https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/journalism/documents/lims2025/lims2025.pdf | Children who post publicly on social media even occasionally are more likely than their peers to report feeling depressed and anxious and get too little sleep, according to the results of a new, large-scale survey that sheds new light on how young people’s use of social media and devices can affect their lives in profound ways. The survey, which was conducted by researchers from seven universities and will be repeated annually with the same group to assess how their experiences change over time—included about 1,500 11- to 13-year-olds in Florida who participated last November and December. It questioned them about a wide range of online behaviors and how commonly they engage in them or experience them, including news consumption, sharing false information, cyberbullying, and engagement with social media influencers, many of which previously had not been studied, according to the report. The report offers fresh insights for school and district leaders as they continue to navigate rapidly evolving technology and its effect on children’s mental health, engagement in class, attendance, and more. | Article (Scholarly) | Media Literacy, Mental Health, Social Media | Middle School, High School, | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Math, Science, Social Studies | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Life Media Survey 2025: A Baseline Study of Digital Media Use and Well-being Among 11- to 13-year-olds | https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/journalism/documents/lims2025/lims2025.pdf | Children who post publicly on social media even occasionally are more likely than their peers to report feeling depressed and anxious and get too little sleep, according to the results of a new, large-scale survey that sheds new light on how young people’s use of social media and devices can affect their lives in profound ways. The survey, which was conducted by researchers from seven universities and will be repeated annually with the same group to assess how their experiences change over time—included about 1,500 11- to 13-year-olds in Florida who participated last November and December. It questioned them about a wide range of online behaviors and how commonly they engage in them or experience them, including news consumption, sharing false information, cyberbullying, and engagement with social media influencers, many of which previously had not been studied, according to the report. The report offers fresh insights for school and district leaders as they continue to navigate rapidly evolving technology and its effect on children’s mental health, engagement in class, attendance, and more. | Article (Scholarly) | Media Literacy, Mental Health, Social Media | Middle School, High School, | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Math, Science, Social Studies | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Into the Cloud - NetSmartz Kids | https://www.netsmartzkids.org/ | An interactive educational program from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The program offers age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline. This site offers videos, games and activities for internet safety appropriate for K-5 students. | Interactive Games, Video / Film | Internet Safety | Elementary | Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Ruff Ruffman: Humble Media Genius (PBS Kids) | https://pbskids.org/fetch/ruff/ | A set of videos for children to explore digital media literacy. It was the winner of a Parents’ Choice Gold Award and includes resources for parents. | Video / Film | Media Literacy | Elementary School | Teacher and Student | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Media Smarts: Media Literacy 101 | http://mediasmarts.ca/media-literacy-101 | To help teachers introduce the key concepts of media literacy to elementary students, MediaSmarts has partnered with Companies Committed to Kids (formerly Concerned Children’s Advertisers) to develop a suite of videos on each of the key concepts. Each video is accompanied by a lesson plan that reiterates the main ideas from the videos and helps students expand and apply what they’ve learned. | Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Video / Film | Media Literacy | Elementary School | Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Teacher.org: 20 of the Best Anti-Bullying Picture Books for Teachers | https://www.teacher.org/blog/20-best-bullying-picture-books/ | Provides a list of books appropriate for students in preschool through fifth-grade. | Resource Book | Cyberbullying | Elementary School | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | International Literacy Association: Read-Alouds for Digital Literacy Fun | https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-now/2018/10/03/read-alouds-for-digital-literacy-fun | A listing of 10 books that align with various digital citizenship skills. | Resource Book | Information Literacy, Media Literacy, News Literacy | Elementary School | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Teaching Digital Citizenship with Picture Story Books | https://ditchthattextbook.com/teaching-digital-citizenship-with-picture-story-books// | A list of books to raise students' awareness and understanding of digital citizenship. | Resource Book | Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy | Elementary School | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Teach Good Digital Citizenship With Great Books | https://happilyeverelephants.com/home/digital-rights-and-responbilities/ | A list of books to raise students' awareness and understanding of digital citizenship. | Resource Book | Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy, Mental Health, Social Media | Elementary School | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Brainpop: Digital Citizenship | https://educators.brainpop.com/lesson-plan/digital-citizenship-unit/ | This five-month Digital Citizenship unit, features 10 BrainPOP topics: Digital etiquette, social media, media literacy, online sources, information privacy, cyberbullying, copyright, and plagiarism. | Lesson Plan/Lesson Design | Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship | Elementary School | Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Faux Paw's Cybersecurity Superstars Curriculum | https://ikeepsafe.org/faux-paws-cybersecurity-superstars-curriculum/?#gf_14 | Faux Paw the Techno Cat’s Cybersecurity Superstars Curriculum consists of four lesson plans designed to help students in grades 1-4 learn all about the skills needed for Internet safety, privacy, ethics, and introduces cybersecurity jobs that help keep people safe online. | Curriculum, Curriculum Guide, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design | Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety, Media Literacy, Mental Health, Social Media | Elementary School | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher | Health Education | Yes | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Breaking the Algorithm: Redesigning Social Media for Youth Well-Being | https://mhanational.org/algorithm | The Breaking the Algorithm (BtA) project was designed to chart a course for healthier online spaces for youth, by youth. Led by young leaders from across the country, we’ve convened and heard from young people, tech experts, policymakers, advocates, and researchers to uncover what’s missing, what’s possible, and what young people want to positively shape the digital landscape. | Article (General Audience), Article (Scholarly) | Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts, Social Studies | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | MediaSmarts Cyberbullying | http://mediasmarts.ca/cyberbullying/resources-teachers | Contains general digital citizenship resources and teaching materials. Each resource is labeled by age group. | Educational Program, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design | Cyberbullying | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Digital Citizenship Utah Cyberbullying Teaching Resources | https://digcitutah.com/cyberbullying/ | Contains curriculum, videos and interactive games, student projects, educator training and helpful resources and tips sorted by grade level from multiple sources. Each resource is labeled by age group. | Curriculum, Educational Program, Professional Development, Video / Film | Cyberbullying | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | #DigCitCommit | https://digcitcommit.org/ | Resources for teaching digital citizenship. #DigCitCommit is a coalition that consists of multiple organizations to provide educators tools to teach digital citizenship. This site links to resources tagged and organized by digital citizenship competencies. | Curriculum, Professional Development, Video / Film | Digital Citizenship, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | Yes | English, Spanish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Digital Citizenship Utah Digital Footprint Teaching Resources | https://digcitutah.com/digital-footprint/ | Digital Footprint Teaching Resources (Digital Citizenship Utah) contains curriculum, videos and interactive games, student projects, educator training and resources and tips sorted by grade. Specific topics include: digital etiquette, digital literacy, digital security, examples of positive digital citizenship, ethics, harmful content, and internet safety. Each resource is labeled by age group. | Curriculum, Professional Development, Video / Film | Critical Thinking, Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety, Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | International Society for Technology on Education (ISTE) | https://iste.org/ | ISTE provides articles, lesson plans, and other resources for teaching digital citizenship, media literacy, AI, etc. | Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Podcast, Resource Book, Video / Film | Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Teaching Tolerance: Digital and Civic Literacy | https://www.learningforjustice.org/frameworks/digital-literacy | Offers a framework for teaching digital literacy with seven key areas for developing digital and civic literacy skills. These include online search, privacy, copyright and activism. Each area contains descriptions of specific skills and linked lessons based on grade level. | Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Teacher Resource | Digital Citizenship | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | The National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) | https://namle.net/ | NAMLE is committed to expanding and advancing media literacy education around the United States. | Article, Classroom Resource | Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Digital Citizenship Utah: Media Literacy Teaching Resources | https://digcitutah.com/media-literacy/ | Includes curriculum, videos and interactive games, student projects, educator training and helpful resources and tips sorted by grade level from multiple sources. | Curriculum, Interactive Games, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design | Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | The Media Education Lab | https://mediaeducationlab.com/ | The Media Education Lab is a public benefit corporation that advances the practice of media literacy education through leadership development, research and scholarship, and community engagement. | Curriculum, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Podcast, Resource Book | Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Common Sense Media: Four Ways to Integrate Media Literacy in the Classroom | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/4-ways-to-integrate-media-literacy-in-the-classroom | A few framing ideas, planning tools, and media-literacy-infused project examples that can help you expand media-literacy education in your classrooms, and coordinate a media-literacy program school-wide. | Article | Civics, Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Project Look Sharp | https://www.projectlooksharp.org/ | A curriculum for teachers for incorporating media documents into instruction. | Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Professional Development | Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Nearpod: Digital Citizenship Week lessons | https://nearpod.com/blog/digital-citizenship-week-free-lessons/ | Nearpod has curated free lessons you can use to teach about online safety, cyberbullying, digital literacy, and more. They compiled their most popular and recommended lessons to help you plan your Digital Citizenship Month or Week. | Classroom Resource, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design | Digital Citizenship, Information Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Literacy Week Event + Lesson Ideas (National Association for Media Literacy Education) | U.S. Media Literacy Week | A list of activities and lesson plans in support of Media Literacy week | Curriculum, Interactive Games, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Video / Film | Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | We Are Teachers: 28 Must Read Anti-Bullying Books for Kids | https://www.weareteachers.com/14-must-read-anti-bullying-books-for-kids/ | Contains reviews of books appropriate for students at all grade levels. | Resource Book | Cyberbullying | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Project Look Sharp Infographics | https://www.projectlooksharp.org/our-approach.php#handouts | Infographics on all topics related to media literacy including media analysis and media decoding. | Article, Classroom Resource, Curriculum, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Video / Film | Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Common Sense Education - Family Engagement Toolkit | https://www.commonsense.org/education/toolkit/family-engagement-resources | Covering a range of topics -- from online safety to learning with technology -- this toolkit has helpful bilingual resources that you can use in your classroom, on your school's website or social feed, or at your next family event. | Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Video / Film | Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | National Association for Media Literacy: A Parent's Guide to Media Literacy | https://namle.org/a-parents-guide-to-media-literacy/ | NAMLE and their partner Trend Micro created a parent’s guide to assist families in starting media literacy conversations at home. They focus on one simple piece of advice: teach your kids to ask questions. With real-life examples of conversations that may come up at home, the guide provides parents with some simple ways to encourage critical thinking at home. | Educational Program | Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | NewseumEd: Media Literacy | https://newseumed.org/medialiteracy | Free resources on fighting fake news and developing your students' media literacy skills. These are some highlights from NewseumEd's activities, lessons, case studies and guest blog posts. | Interactive Games, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Resource Book | Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Common Sense Education - Digital Citizenship | https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship | K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum designed and developed in partnership with Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education -- and guided by research with thousands of educators. Each digital citizenship lesson takes on real challenges and digital dilemmas that students face today, giving them the skills they need to succeed as digital learners, leaders, and citizens tomorrow. | Curriculum, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design | Digital Citizenship | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Media Education Lab: Multimedia Curriculum Resources | https://mediaeducationlab.com/curriculum/materials | Free multimedia curriculum materials to help learners of all ages advance knowledge, skills, and competencies. | Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Video / Film | Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | No | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Learning for Justice: Digital and Civic Literacy Skills | https://www.learningforjustice.org/frameworks/digital-literacy | The Learning for Justice Digital Literacy Framework offers seven key areas in which students need support developing digital and civic literacy skills. | Lesson Plan/Lesson Design | Civics, Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | The Smart Talk | https://thesmarttalk.org/ | A free tool that helps families set digital safety ground rules together. | Informational Literature | Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Common Sense Media's DigCit Curriculum | https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/curriculum | Common Sense Media's Digital Citizenship Curriculum has free, comprehensive lessons that address Media Balance and Well-Being, Privacy and Security, DIgital Footprints, Social Relationships, Cyberbullying and News Literacy. align to Common Core (and other) standards | Curriculum | Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Information Literacy, Internet Safety, Media Literacy, Mental Health, Misinformation, News Literacy, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Student | Language Arts | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | School phone policies and their association with mental wellbeing, phone use, and social media use (SMART Schools): a cross-sectional observational study | https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanepe/article/PIIS2666-7762(25)00003-1/fulltext | School phone policies and their association with mental wellbeing, phone use, and social media use (SMART Schools): a cross-sectional observational study | Article (Scholarly) | Mental Health, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher | Health Education | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Media Power Youth | https://www.mediapoweryouth.org/about-us/ | Media Power Youth partners with schools and communities to help young people balance their technology use, ensuring it enhances their success in school and life. They promote media literacy as a vital life skill, encouraging youth to shape the media landscape. Through creative learning experiences and mentoring, they support both youth and the adults in their lives, fostering critical-thinking skills and community well-being. | Classroom Resource, Curriculum, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Newsletter, Podcast, Teacher Resource | Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy, Mental Health, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Teacher | Health Education, Language Arts | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Screenagers Documentary Series | https://www.screenagersmovie.com/ | There are four movies in the Screenagers series (Elementary Age, Middle/High School Age, Mental Health Focus and Vaping/Drug/Alcohol Focus) that have a Classroom Version, A Full Length Version along with Lesson Plans and a multitude of resources. There is a cost associated with access. | Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Teacher Resource, Video / Film | Digital Citizenship, Mental Health, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts, Science | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Planning Together: A Playbook for Student Personal Device Policies | https://content.acsa.org/planning-together-a-playbook-for-student-personal-device-policies/ | This Playbook aims to assist school districts and school leaders as they develop or revise their policies to guide the presence and use of personal devices in schools. It outlines a process by which school district and school leaders can engage students, educators, and parents as partners in the development of school district or school-based policies (step 1); clearly defines a set of shared goals (step 2); builds understanding and promotes decision making within their local context (step 3); and collects data to further understand and revise polices, as needed (step 4), working toward policies that support the behavioral and school climate shifts school leaders want to see. The Playbook also highlights key equity concerns and identifies some unintended consequences of some school-based approaches to regulating device use. | Article (General Audience), Article (Scholarly) | Digital Citizenship, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher | No | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Kids & Screen Time: How to Use the 5 C's of Media Guidance | https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/kids-and-screen-time-how-to-use-the-5-cs-of-media-guidance.aspx?_gl=1*jqz9n9*_ga*ODg3Mjc5MzM1LjE3MzY5NzgzMDI.*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*MTc0Mjk0MDc2My40LjEuMTc0Mjk0MDkyMC4wLjAuMA.. | The 5 C's media use guidance offers easy-to-remember, age-based tips. It's based on research and what we know supports family relationships, social-emotional development and mental health. Find 5 C's tips for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, school-age children, young teens and older teens. | Article | Information Literacy, Media Literacy, Mental Health, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts, Physical Education, Science | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Everfi Health and Wellness Curriclum | https://everfi.com/k-12/ | Students are faced with making choices every day. With EVERFI’s digital health and wellness curriculum, kids are taught that the choices they make and habits they form now become the foundation for the lives they lead as adults. Online lessons and in classroom lessons are focusing on mental health, digital wellness and safety. | Classroom Resource, Curriculum, Educational Program, Interactive Games, Teacher Resource, Video / Film | Digital Citizenship, Information Literacy, Internet Safety, Media Literacy, Mental Health, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts, Physical Education | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Attention, Media Use, and Children- Parenting Tip Sheet | https://www.childrenandscreens.org/learn-explore/research/attention-media-use-and-children/ | Education for parents and caregivers on digital media's affects on youth attention and tips on how to help a child have healthier interactions with digital media and screen time. | Article (General Audience) | Media Literacy, Mental Health, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher | No | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Recommendations for Industry: Teens and AI | https://digitalwellnesslab.org/reports/recommendations-for-industry-teens-and-ai/ | Recommendations for adults on how to navigate AI with teens. | Article (Scholarly), Teacher Resource | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Critical Thinking, Ethics, Information Literacy, Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Cyber Bullying Research Center for Educators | https://cyberbullying.org/category/resources/educators | Free, downloadable resources to equip educators as they help students grow in the skills and abilities to stay safe and responsible online. | Article (Scholarly), Classroom Resource, Curriculum, Teacher Resource | Cyberbullying, Information Literacy, Internet Safety, Media Literacy, Mental Health, Misinformation, Social Media | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher | Health Education, Language Arts, Physical Education | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Brainpop: Evaluating Online Sources Lesson Plan: Is Everything on the Internet True? | https://educators.brainpop.com/lesson-plan/evaluating-online-sources-lesson-plan-everything-internet-true/ | In this online sources lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-8, students use BrainPOP resources to learn how to conduct effective Internet research. Students will analyze research on the Internet and explore how they can determine what is not true and what is factual online. | Lesson Plan/Lesson Design | Information Literacy, Media Literacy | Elementary School, Middle School | Teacher and Student | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | Be Internet Awesome! (Google) | https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us | An online resource with curriculum and activities created by Google in partnership with Family Online Safety Institute. | Curriculum, Interactive Games | Internet Safety | Elementary School, Middle School | Teacher and Student | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Girls4Tech | https://www.girls4tech.com/ | Collection of STEM activities including lessons created with student-facing documents in 10 different languages | Educational Program, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Teacher Resource | Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Information Literacy, Internet Safety, Misinformation | Elementary School, Middle School | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Health Education, Language Arts, Social Studies | No | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Bad News - Interactive Simulation Shows Students How Misinformation is Spread | https://www.getbadnews.com/en | A website that offers simulations that show visitors how misinformation is spread through social media. Bad News is available in two versions. The regular version is intended for those who are high school age or older. Bad News Junior is appropriate for middle school and older elementary school students. The difference between the two versions is found in the news topics that are used in the simulations. | Interactive Games | Misinformation | High School | Community Member, Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | FactCheck.org | https://www.factcheck.org/ | FactCheck.org are a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. They monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. | Article | Misinformation | High School | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | Webliteracy for Student Fact-Checkers | https://pressbooks.pub/webliteracy/ | A guide for students on how to check the veracity of information they find on the internet. | Resource Book | Misinformation | High School | Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | Digital Inquiry Group: Civic Online Reasoning | https://cor.inquirygroup.org/ | The COR curriculum provides free lessons and assessments that help you teach students to evaluate online information that affects them, their communities, and the world. | Assessments, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design | Civics | High School | Teacher and Student | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
92 | Create to Learn: An Introduction to Digital Literacy | https://createtolearn.online/ | This book/program offers teachers with resources to guide students in analyzing, exploring, and creating media. | Interactive Games, Resource Book | Media Literacy | High School | Teacher and Student | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | ICivics: News Literacy | https://www.icivics.org/curriculum/news-literacy | This unit teaches students to recognize high-standards journalism so they can make informed judgments about the information coming at them. Students get practical skills to help them identify and deal with misinformation, bias, opinion, and more. | Classroom Resource, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design | Media Literacy, News Literacy | High School | Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | KQED: Above the Noise | https://www.kqed.org/education/collection/above-the-noise | Above the Noise, a YouTube series for teens, cuts through the hype and dives deep into the research behind the issues affecting their daily lives. The series investigates controversial subject matter to help young viewers draw their own informed conclusions while inspiring media literacy and civic engagement. | Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Video / Film | Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy | High School | Community Member, Teacher and Student | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | Digital Resource Center: Get Lessons | https://digitalresource.center/get-lessons | A mix of practical and digital tools to empower you to bring this crucial 21st-century skill to your student population. | Lesson Plan/Lesson Design | Media Literacy, News Literacy | High School | Teacher and Student | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | Exploring Critical Media Literacy- What is it, and why is it more important now than ever? | https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/exploring-critical-media-literacy-what-is-it-and-why/id1459917252?i=1000522149978 | UCLA’s Jeff Share and Doug Kellner help Neil and Carol understand why Critical Media Literacy is the gold standard in media literacy learning. | Podcast | Media Literacy | High School | Community Member, Teacher and Student | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Advanced Online Safety for High School | https://go.missingkids.org/netsmartz_highschool_presentation_2023 | Online safety lesson tailored to high schoolers, focused on online safety, privacy, and how to respond to inappropriate or unwanted contact online (including "grooming," victimization of minors, and sexploitation). Includes a powerpoint presentation and presenter's guide. | Curriculum, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Teacher Resource | Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety | High School | Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher | No | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
98 | We Teach NYC Media Literacy Toolkit | https://www.weteachnyc.org/resources/collection/media-literacy/ | This collection provided by NYC Department of Education shares resources designed to inspire students to think critically about the complex messages we receive constantly, through various media. Included find articles, videos, protocols and hands-on activities that offer students the opportunity to analyze and discuss news and "news-y" messages. Practice discerning messages, authorship and bias is necessary for all astute consumers of digital media. | Classroom Resource, Curriculum Guide, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Video / Film | Access, Action, Analysis, Creation, Critical Thinking, Evaluation | Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | 10 Creative Ways to Teach Media Literacy (Canva) | https://www.canva.com/learn/10-creative-methods-to-teach-media-literacy/ | Media education is now required in many curricula across the world. Schools are working hard to help teachers prepare students for changes in the industry and have continued access to the right tools for the job. As the digital world develops, at what often seems like a daily pace, teachers will need resources to stay abreast of current trends. Canva is one tool that has this adaptive capacity. In this post we’ll show you how to use it to stay ahead of the curve. | Classroom Resource, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design | Access, Action, Analysis, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Evaluation | Middle School, High School, | Teacher and Student | Language Arts, Social Studies | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Snopes | https://www.snopes.com/ | Snopes’ fact-checking and original investigative reporting lights the way to evidence-based and contextualized analysis. They always link to and document their sources so that readers are empowered to do independent research and make up their own minds. | Article | Misinformation | Middle School, High School, | Community Member, Teacher and Student | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||