This ready-to-use Viewing Worksheet for The Social Dilemma (directed by Jeff Orlowski) is designed to help high school students engage critically with the documentary while they watch.
The worksheet guides students to focus on key ideas, arguments, and evidence presented throughout the film, encouraging thoughtful reflection on the impact of social media, digital algorithms, and large technology corporations on individuals and society.
Ideal for English, Media Studies, Digital Literacy, or Humanities classrooms, this structured viewing guide supports active note-taking and deeper analysis rather than passive watching.
Students are prompted to consider:
• The main messages and concerns raised in the documentary
• The influence of social media platforms
• The role of persuasive design and algorithms
• The ethical implications of big tech companies
• Personal and societal consequences
This resource is:
⭐ Print-and-go – no prep required
⭐ Suitable for whole-class viewing or independent work
⭐ Easy to integrate into media analysis or persuasive language units
Perfect for:
• High School English
• Media Studies
• Digital Literacy units
• Civics or Humanities discussions
• Australia Years 9–12
• New Zealand Years 10–13
The worksheet can be used as:
• A guided viewing activity
• A discussion starter
• A foundation for analytical or persuasive writing
• A substitute teacher lesson
Included:
• 1-page structured viewing worksheet
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