Getting a healthy balance online
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why balancing offline and online time is important.
Key learning points
- Sleep, exercise, healthy food and time with other people are important.
- We should try to get a balance of sleep, exercise, healthy food and time with other people to lead a healthy lifestyle.
- Online time can be fun but it can take away from important things that keep us healthy.
- We must try to find a balance of offline and online time.
Keywords
Healthy - when something is healthy it means it is good for us, our minds and bodies
Exercise - moving our bodies to stay strong and healthy
Offline - not using the internet
Balance - having balance means making sure you have enough time for work and fun, for example, sharing your time between homework, play, and rest
Common misconception
All online time is bad.
There are many positives of going online for young people, as long as online time does not interfere with a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Teacher tip
Use a balance scale with one side labeled 'online time' and the other 'offline time.' As you discuss different activities, add counters to each side to show the importance of keeping a healthy balance.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which word describes using the internet?
Q2.Which word describes a network connecting digital devices across the world?
Q3.Not all videos are made for ...
Q4.Who should we tell if we see something online that worries us?
Q5.How might we feel if we spend too much time online?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
Q2.What things can we do to stay healthy?
Q3.We should have a between offline and online time.
Q4.Who can help us balance offline and online time?
Q5.Spending time with others offline is ...
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