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Year 1
Having the right amount of screen time
I can explain why being online too much is bad for me.
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Year 1
Having the right amount of screen time
I can explain why being online too much is bad for me.
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Lesson details
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 phone, 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.
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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Starter quiz
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5 Questions
Q1.
Going online means using the internet. True or false?
Q2.
What can we do online?
give a friend a hug
bake a cake
Q3.
Does everyone go online? True or false?
Q4.
What should you do if you see something that worries you online?
keep it to yourself
show a friend
Q5.
Who is a stranger?
someone in our class
someone who is a trusted adult
Exit quiz
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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 excited. True or false?
Q3.
What might happen if you spend too much time online?
you might feel happy
you might have lots of energy
Q4.
What should we do if our trusted adult tells us to come offline?
ignore them
stay online for five more minutes
Q5.
Do all children spend too much time online?
Yes