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Keeping Games Fun and Friendly

How can I be positive and have fun while playing online games, and help others do the same?

Grade

4

Time

45 mins.

Objectives

  • Define "social interaction" and give an example.
  • Describe the positives and negatives of social interaction in online games.
  • Create an online video game cover that includes guidelines for positive social interaction.

Vocabulary Show definitions

digital media . griefing . online video game . social interaction
digital media information that comes to us through the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop
griefing irritating or angering people in video games by being mean, destructive, or cheating
online video game a video game that is played through the internet
social interaction talking or messaging with people to develop friendship or community
Standards
This lesson meets standards for Common Core ELA, ISTE, CASEL and AASL.
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Lesson Plan

45 mins.

What You’ll Need

Supplies
Blank paper

In Class