Screen time and healthy habits
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can evaluate the impacts my screen time has on me and suggest healthier digital habits.
Key learning points
- Excessive screen time can affect sleep, focus and physical health.
- Not all screen time is equal; purpose matters.
- Breaks and boundaries help maintain balance.
Keywords
Screen time - time spent using devices
Routine - a regular pattern of behaviour
Boundary - a limit that is set
Common misconception
All screen time is harmful
Some screen time is beneficial. Problems arise when use is excessive or unbalanced
Teacher tip
Encourage honest reflection without judgement and emphasise small, realistic changes rather than strict rules.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these is part of a person’s wellbeing?
Q2.Which statement best describes digital wellbeing?
Q3.Technology can affect which areas of wellbeing?
Q4.Digital wellbeing is about maintaining a healthy __________ with technology.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which example shows purposeful screen use?
Q2.What is a possible sign of excessive screen time?
Q3.Which example shows a healthy digital boundary?
Q4.Match each word to its definition.
a regular pattern of behaviour
time spent using devices
a limit that is set
To help you plan your 5 digital literacy lesson on: Screen time and healthy habits, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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