Getting the right kind of screen time
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how to make healthy choices around screen time.
Key learning points
- We need to balance screen time and offline time.
- What we do on digital devices is just as important as how long we spend on them.
- Knowing the Digital 5 A Day can help us make good choices online.
- Using digital devices unhealthily is bad for our mental and physical wellbeing.
Keywords
Screen time - the amount of time that we spend using digital devices, such as, computers, tablets and smartphones
Creative - being creative means using your imagination to come up with new ideas, art, or solutions to problems
Wellbeing - how healthy we feel in our mind and body
Mindful - being aware of what’s happening around you and how that makes you feel
Common misconception
Everything we do online is bad for us.
Being online can be a positive thing, as long as it does not interfere with socialising, being physically active, learning and sleep, which are all essential for our wellbeing.
Teacher tip
Ensure that you are positive about the digital world, while also giving advice around the risks of unbalanced use of digital devices.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is a digital device?
Q2.Complete the sentence. It is important to have from devices.
Q3.Which of these are side effects of too much screen time?
Q4.Which of these is an example of exercise?
Q5.Which of the following would be bad times to start using digital devices?
Q6.If you are on a digital device and feel worried about something, you should a trusted adult straightaway.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Screen is how long we spend using digital devices.
Q2.Sensible uses of screen time include:
Q3.It is important to take regular away from screens.
Q4.Which of these can help with our wellbeing?
Q5.To help with our wellbeing, we can remember the Digital A Day.
Q6.Which of these are some of the Digital 5 A Day?
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