An undergraduate media studies lesson exploring the evolution of authenticity on social media, using the first-ever YouTube video as a case study for the 'aesthetic of banality' and the shift toward the creator economy.

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A lesson for high school students exploring the concept of digital footprints through the lens of the first-ever YouTube video, 'Me at the zoo'. Students evaluate how online content persists and shapes public identity over decades.

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A lesson for grades 3-5 focused on public speaking and descriptive language, using the first YouTube video 'Me at the zoo' as a prompt for students to rewrite and improve a script.

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A science and observation lesson for elementary students focused on distinguishing between objective facts (observations) and subjective opinions (interpretations) using the first-ever YouTube video as a case study.

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A 20-minute morning meeting designed to help 2nd graders identify and practice appropriate classroom voice levels through interactive discussion and visual aids.

A lesson for elementary students exploring the permanence of the internet through the first-ever YouTube video, 'Me at the zoo', teaching the concept of a digital footprint.

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A quick 10-minute kindergarten lesson focused on developing social skills, empathy, and cooperation through guided peer interaction and positive reinforcement.

A lesson for High School Media/Journalism students exploring the shift from raw, unedited vlogs to highly curated performative content on social media.

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A lesson for Middle School students on digital footprints and online permanence, analyzing the first YouTube video ever uploaded.

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A lesson on the social-emotional skill of delivering a sincere and effective apology, focusing on the four pillars of a real apology.

A quick and supportive 5-minute mental health check-in routine designed for 5th-grade students to express their feelings, report concerns like bullying, and seek support.

Students explore the history and technique of unscripted speaking through the first-ever YouTube video, then practice their own 20-second impromptu reports.

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In this lesson, students will be introduced to the Engineering Design Process (EDP) by tackling a real-world design challenge. They will learn to identify problems, brainstorm solutions, and understand the iterative nature of engineering.

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A set of visual tools to help students navigate daily classroom transitions and routines with independence.

A sociology and technology lesson analyzing the concept of 'Digital Footprint' and internet permanence through the lens of the first-ever YouTube video, 'Me at the zoo'. Students explore the shift from unscripted early internet content to modern curation and reflect on their own digital legacies.

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Students will analyze the first-ever YouTube video to identify verbal fillers and practice transforming casual, impromptu speech into professional narrations. This lesson focuses on self-awareness in speaking and the distinction between conversational and presentational styles.

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A listening comprehension and preposition focus lesson for ESL/ELL students using the 'Me at the zoo' video.

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A play-based lesson designed to help young students identify and understand a wide range of emotions through interactive games and visual aids.

A middle school lesson on digital footprints, focusing on the permanence of online content using the first YouTube video 'Me at the zoo' as a case study.

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A lesson exploring the origins of vlogging through YouTube's first video, focusing on the concepts of authenticity, user-generated content, and parasocial relationships.

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