Encourage pupils to spend less time in front of a screen with two lessons that challenge them to examine their habits and try to make new ones. In lesson one, the class brainstorms activities to partake in instead of spending time in front of a screen, then makes a collage using magazine clippings. In lesson two, participants track their screen time for two weeks. Their goal is to replace that time with other non-technology related activities. 

Concepts

Technology, electronic media, media, healthy habits

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Set a timer during classroom projects and log the information to show learners how much time during the school day they use screens
• Display finished products around your classroom, in the library, or other public spaces for school mates to view
• School often requires screen time, especially if you're teaching remotely, discuss with the class the importance of turning off their screen when school work is completed

Classroom Considerations

• Make copies and gather magazines before conducting the lesson
• Requires collage-making materials

Pros

• The quiz comes with an answer key
• Lesson one's extension activity incorporates family members

Cons

• None