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Digital Detox: Finding Balance

Lesson Plan

Digital Detox: Finding Balance

Balance screen time with offline activities

In this lesson, students will explore the impact of digital devices on mental health and learn strategies to balance screen time with offline activities. They will engage in discussions, activities, and create personalized digital detox plans. This lesson is important as it helps students develop awareness of their digital habits and encourages healthier lifestyle choices.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

90 mins

Approach

Balance screen time with offline activities

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Screen Time Analysis, Worksheet: Digital Detox Plan, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the prevalence of digital devices in daily life.
  • Ask students how much time they think they spend on screens each day.
  • Introduce the concept of a digital detox and its potential benefits.

Step 2

Group Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the impact of screen time on mental health.
  • Encourage students to share their experiences and thoughts.

Step 3

Screen Time Analysis Activity

20 mins

  • Distribute the 'Screen Time Analysis' worksheet.
  • Have students estimate their daily screen time and categorize it (e.g., social media, gaming, schoolwork).
  • Discuss findings as a class.

Step 4

Creating a Digital Detox Plan

30 mins

  • Provide the 'Digital Detox Plan' worksheet.
  • Guide students in setting realistic goals for reducing screen time.
  • Encourage them to include specific offline activities they enjoy.

Step 5

Closure

15 mins

  • Ask students to share one goal from their digital detox plan.
  • Discuss how they can support each other in achieving these goals.
  • Conclude with a reminder of the benefits of balancing screen time with offline activities.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Facilitate a conversation about the impact of digital devices on mental health and lifestyle.

How do digital devices impact your daily life?

Encourage students to think about both positive and negative impacts, such as convenience vs. distraction.







What are some signs that you might need a digital detox?

Discuss symptoms like feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or having trouble sleeping.







How can balancing screen time with offline activities benefit mental health?

Highlight benefits such as improved focus, better sleep, and enhanced social interactions.







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Worksheet

Screen Time Analysis

This worksheet helps students analyze their daily screen time and categorize it into different activities.

Estimate your total screen time for a typical day.








Break down your screen time into categories (e.g., social media, gaming, schoolwork).








Reflect on which activities are most beneficial and which could be reduced.








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Worksheet

Digital Detox Plan

Students will create a personalized plan to reduce screen time and incorporate more offline activities.

Set a realistic goal for reducing your screen time.








List at least three offline activities you enjoy and plan to do more often.








Identify potential challenges and how you will overcome them.








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