3-Hour Lesson Plan: Exploring the Themes of "Nosedive" from Netflix's Black Mirror

5 page PDF.

Age 16-19

Overview:
In this 3-hour lesson, students will explore the key themes of the Black Mirror episode “Nosedive,” which critically examines the impact of social media, technology, and societal pressures on personal identity, relationships, and self-worth. Students will analyse the episode through the lenses of digital publishing, media influence, and contemporary social issues.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will:

1. Understand the central themes of the Black Mirror episode “Nosedive.”
2. Analyse how social media, ratings, and digital culture shape individual behavior and society.
3. Discuss the ethical implications of a society driven by digital feedback.
4. Connect the episode’s themes to real-world issues in media and digital publishing.
5. Complete a short test assessing their understanding of the episode’s content.