Two lessons encourage class members to go screen-free. The first lesson challenges two teams to create a list of screen-free games. The team with the most ideas wins. Individuals then draw a picture of themselves doing one of the activities. Lesson two invites participants to build a screen-free train by drawing a daily picture and adding it to the engine.

Concepts

Technology, computers, media, digital citizenship

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Instructional Ideas

• Offer a small token—sticker, eraser, or stamp—to reward pupils that bring in daily train pictures
• Emphasize the activity focuses on screen time outside of the required work for school
• Conduct the quiz orally and discuss answers

Classroom Considerations

• The first lesson finishes in 30 minutes; the second lesson requires 10 minutes a day for one school week
• Preparation includes making copies 

Pros

• The second lesson's train theme is engaging
• Comes with a quiz, its answer key, and extension ideas

Cons

• None