Summary
Screen time isn't just a habit—it's a health issue touching sleep, focus, and self-esteem. This lesson explores how technology affects psychological and physical health and helps students build a personalized plan for healthier tech habits.
Bellringer: PhoneZZZzzz
- Poll students on where devices sleep at night and what they touch first each morning
- Share results anonymously via sticky note or digital poll
Instruction
- Present the sleep science behind blue light, attention, and notifications, then cover the Switch-Cost Effect, Highlight Reel Effect, and Emotional Self-Auditing
- Break lecture into short segments, pausing on each on-slide stat or question before moving on
Discussion: Obstacles & Exceptions
- Brainstorm as a class what circumstances complicate screen-time goals
- Chart backup strategies students can use when their original plan fails
Activity: Digital Wellness Check-Up
- Students complete the Digital Wellness game to assess habits across all four health dimensions
Wrap-Up & Assessment
- How long does the average interruption last?
- List two ideas you have for controlling your own screen use.
| Est. Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Bellringer: PhoneZZZzzz |
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| 10 min | Instruction |
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| 10 min | Discussion: Obstacles & Exceptions |
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| 15 min | Activity: Digital Wellness Check-Up |
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| 5 min | Wrap-Up & Assessment |
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Lesson Prep
Digital Wellness Pretest
Assess student knowledge before the Digital Wellness unit.
Digital Wellness
Students assess their digital habits across four health dimensions.
Digital Wellness Posttest
Assess student learning after completing the Digital Wellness unit.
Class Presentation
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Digital Life Skills
Digital Wellness
Screen time isn't just a habit—it's a health issue touching sleep, focus, and self-esteem. This lesson explores how technology affects psychological and physical health and helps students build a personalized plan for healthier tech habits.
Digital Footprint & Identity
Every search, post, and comment builds a permanent record that outlives the moment it was made. Explore how digital footprints form, why nothing online is truly temporary, and how students can take control of their online reputation.
Online Safety
Not everything you share online carries the same risk, and most identity theft starts with information that seemed harmless at the time. Explore what counts as personal information, why teens are prime targets for scammers, and how to spot common online traps before they cost you.
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