Finding My Media Balance
You Won't Believe This!
Is It Cyberbullying?
Reading News Online
Random True and False
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What word do you think of when you look at these 2 pictures?
What is...
Balance
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What is clickbait?
What is...
An image or headline that tries to get you to click on it. Usually for advertising purposes.
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Is there a difference between being mean and bullying?
What is...
Yes. Being mean to someone might only happen once and it may be on mistake. (a joke gone bad) Bullying is done on purpose and happens over and over.
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What is the definition of news?
What is...
New information about recent or important events.
100
A cross between a horse and a zebra is called a 'Hobra
False - A male zebra and a female horse is called a 'zorse', and a female zebra and a male horse is called a 'zonkey'
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What is the definition of media balance?
What is...
Using media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities.
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What is the definition of "the curiosity gap"?
What is...
The desire every person has to figure out missing information.
Example: I love sharks but what do I not know about them yet?
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What is the definition of cyberbullying?
What is...
Using digital devices, sites, and apps to intimidate, harm, and upset someone.
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True or False:
You should believe everything you hear on the news.
What is...
False. If you want to make sure something you hear is true, then try researching it on your own. Sometimes news stations report fake news because they don't have all of the facts.
200
M&M stands for Mars and Moordale
False - M&M stands for Mars and Murrie
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True or False:
Media only includes things like video games and t.v.
What is...
False. Media includes everything that involves technology. Music, social media, texting, phone calls, etc.
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What is 1 of the 3 clues that mean something is clickbait?
What is...
-It seems impossible or unbelievable
-It tries to shock you
-It refers to a celebrity or a popular topic
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What is a bystander?
What is...
A person who observes a conflict or unacceptable behavior, but does not take part in it.
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What is an URL?
What is...
The ending of a website address.
300
Hippos sweat a red substance.
True. Like magma, hippo perspiration erupts from deep within those two-inch-thick hides, and it's more viscous than ours. It's also crimson colored, which gives the animals an arresting sheen in the sunlight.
400
What can happen if you use media too much over time?
What is...
Answers can include: It can give you headaches, it can mess up your eyes, you can gain weight, you might develop neck problems from looking down.
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What is one thing that could happen if you choose to click on clickbait?
What is...
-A virus could attack your computer
-It will bring you to a site that you didn't want to go to
-It will waste your time
-It will try to sell you something
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What is an upstander?
What is...
A person who supports and stands up for someone else.
400
What URL's are usually okay to trust?
What are...
.org
.edu
.gov
400
Hot and cold water sound the same when poured.
False - They sound different due to the fact that hot water has a higher viscosity than cold water.
500
True or false:
Playing video games for 2 hours and playing softball outside for 3 hours is a media balance.
Hint: Think of a scale that is balanced that has 1 textbook on one side and 3 game controllers on the others side. They are equal weight but not equal amounts of items.
What is...
True. Being in balance does not mean that you need to have equal proportions of activities. It is better to spend more time outside or doing physical activity instead than to spend all day on media.
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Is this clickbait? Why or why not?
What is...
Yes it is clickbait. It is trying to grab your attention by telling you something you may not already know. It is trying to shock you with new information. It would be wise not to click on this article.
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What does it mean to have empathy for someone?
What is...
To imagine the feelings that someone else is experiencing.
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Why are there sometimes advertisements (ads) on online news articles?
What is..
They help the news website make money by selling space on their article pages.
500
Bananas are curved because they grow upwards towards the sun
True!
A process called 'negative geotropism' means the fruit grows upwards to break through the canopy.