Introduction
Social media has become a major part of teenagers’ daily lives. It helps people connect, share information, and express themselves. However, it can also affect mental health, academic performance, and relationships. In this WebQuest, you will investigate the positive and negative effects of social media and determine whether its impact on students is more beneficial or harmful.
Task
Create a digital infographic or presentation that answers the question:
“Is social media more helpful or harmful to high school students?”
Support your answer using information gathered from reliable online sources.
Process
Process
- Read the provided articles and watch the videos.
- List at least three benefits and three disadvantages of social media.
- Analyze the information and decide your position.
- Create an infographic or presentation using Canva.
- Include evidence from at least two sources.
- Present your findings and conclusion.
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent (5) | Good (4) | Fair (3) | |
| Research |
Uses reliable sources with strong evidence |
Uses reliable sources |
Limited Evidence | |
| Analysis |
Shows critical thinking and clear argument |
Uses reliable sources |
Mostly Summary | |
| Creativity |
Highly engaging presentation. |
Organized Presentation |
Basic Presentation |
|
| Accuracy |
Information is correct and complete |
Minor Errors | Several Errors |
Conclusion
Through this WebQuest, you explored the effects of social media on teenagers. You learned how to evaluate online information, analyze different perspectives, and form evidence-based conclusions. These skills are essential for becoming responsible digital citizens.