Having the right amount of screen time
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why being online too much is bad for me.
Key learning points
- Using digital devices can be fun.
- Using digital devices too much can make us sad.
- Too much screen time can make us grumpy or angry.
- It is important to have time offline.
- If our adults tell us to come offline, it is important to listen to them and stop using our devices.
Keywords
Internet - a network connecting digital devices across the world
Online - using the internet
Digital device - a smartphone, tablet, laptop, computer or smartwatch
Screen time - the amount of time that we spend using digital devices
Offline - not using the internet
Common misconception
Children are online too much.
Although overuse is an increasing problem for young people, we should not assume that all children have too much screen time, some will not have access to the internet for a variety of reasons.
Teacher tip
Use a jar of sweets as an analogy to show how one or two sweets can be enjoyable, but the whole jar can make us feel unwell. Link this to screen time to discuss the impacts of going online for too long.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Going online means using the...
Q2.What can we do online?
Q3.Does everyone go online?
Q4.What should you do if you see something that worries you online?
Q5.Who is a stranger?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
using the internet
not using the internet
a network that connects digital devices across the world
a phone, tablet, laptop, computer or smartwatch
Q2.Some people enjoy going online because it makes them feel...
Q3.What might happen if you spend too much time online?
Q4.What should we do if our trusted adult tells us to come offline?
Q5.Do all children spend too much time online?
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