Power of Social Media 5-E Africa Lesson | Kony 2012 Viral Video | Microsoft

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 Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print

• Guided 5-E PowerPoint Lesson
• Fill-in Notes
• Video Questions – 2 Versions
• Investigate Activity
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Reference Guide

5-E Guided Lesson:

1. Engage: “I Spy…” Warm-up Activity
2. Explore: “Think About It…” Viral Videos Activity
3. Explain: Background Info & Fill-in Notes
4. Elaborate: : “Kony 2012” - Video Questions Worksheet
5. Evaluate: “Big Ideas” Investigate Activity

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS