Social network

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/social-network

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the node-tie structure?Social networks are composed of nodes (individuals/organizations) connected by ties (relationships)
2. What is the evolutionary trajectory?From early online forums to sophisticated, algorithmically driven platforms
3. How do people connect in a social network?People connect by making profiles, adding friends, and sharing posts, photos, or videos.
4. Why are social networks important for learning and sharing?Social networks help people find friends, share ideas, and get information that can help them in school or hobbies.

Social Capital: The networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively.
Network Topology: The arrangement of nodes and ties within a social network, influencing information flow and influence.
Filter Bubble/Echo Chamber: A state of intellectual isolation resulting from personalized searches and algorithms that limit exposure to diverse viewpoints.