Help your students break the cycle of "scroll and compare." This Social Media vs. Reality pack is a comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) resource designed to boost media literacy and digital wellbeing.

Why buy this resource?

Social media is a constant in teenagers' lives, often leading to "thought traps" and lowered self-esteem. This set of 4 interactive activities helps students recognize that what they see online is often a distorted "highlight reel."

What’s Included:

• Activity 1: Reality vs. Illusion – A sorting challenge to identify digital distortions.
• Activity 2: Outside the Frame – Creative thinking task focusing on what influencers don’t show.
• Activity 3: The Scroll Test – An individual reflection on emotional triggers while scrolling.
• Activity 4: My Digital Strategy – Goal-setting for a healthier online life.
• 8 Discussion Cards – Perfect for warm-ups or small group work.
• Exit Ticket – For a quick and effective lesson wrap-up.

Perfect for:

• Middle & High School SEL
• Health Education
• Digital Citizenship Week
• Homeroom / Advisory periods

Standards: Aligned with NHES Standard 2 (Analyzing Influences) and Common Core ELA speaking and listening standards.