Power of Social Media 5-E Africa Lesson | Kony 2012 Uganda Viral Video | Google
This lesson explores how social media can be a powerful way to change our world by examining “The Kony 2012 Effect”. The online campaign was created to bring global awareness to issues in Uganda & “Kony 2012” became the first viral video on YouTube to reach 1 million likes. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a fun “I Spy…” warm-up activity. Discuss the influence of the internet & viral videos, then introduce the LRA militant group & violent conflict in Uganda. Students answer questions while viewing the “Kony 2012” viral video. Finally, a “Big Ideas” activity challenges your class to evaluate whether the social media campaign was a success. Your purchase has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Google Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E Slides Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- Video Questions – 2 Versions
- Investigate Activity
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “I Spy…” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: “Think About It…” Viral Videos Activity
- Explain: Background Info & Fill-in Notes
- Elaborate: : “Kony 2012” - Video Questions Worksheet
- Evaluate: “Big Ideas” Investigate Activity
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS
Total Pages: 76
Time: 90 Minutes
Grades: 6-12