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 Is the you that people see online the
real you? Why or why not?

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 Is there a part of who you are that doesn't ever
change? Your personality, your family role, etc.?

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 Are there parts of you that can change? Due to
circumstances, who's around you, etc.?

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KEY VOCABULARY

Curate
Selecting, organizing, and looking after a collection of
photos, writings, or other artifacts

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DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP | GRADE 10

Curated Lives

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 Essential Question

How can I create a social media presence

that represents the real me?

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 WATCH + DISCUSS

To watch this video on the Common Sense Education site, click here.

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Discuss:
● Which perspectives stood out to you in
the video?
● Which did you agree or disagree with?
Why?

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● How much do you feel influenced by what you see
online? From your friends? From "influencers"?
● How much of what you post and share online do
you feel represents a core or essential part of who
you are?
● How much do you use your online presence to
explore new things or "try on" different ways of
being?
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ACTIVITY: EXPLORING DIGITAL SELVES

Part 1 Directions

In your group, choose two of the resources to review. As you

review them, track what each says about people's real and
curated selves. Capture your thoughts in the notes section.
Answer as a group for 10 minutes.

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Do not compare your
real life to someone
else’s controlled
online content.
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