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Digital Detox: Finding Balance

Lesson Plan

Digital Detox: Finding Balance

Balance screen time for mental health

In this lesson, students will explore the impact of digital technology on mental health and learn strategies to balance screen time. Through discussions and activities, they will develop healthy digital habits and self-care techniques. This lesson is important as it helps students become aware of their digital consumption and its effects, promoting a healthier lifestyle.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Balance screen time for mental health

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Digital Habits, and Quiz: Screen Time Balance

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on how much time students spend on digital devices daily.
  • Ask students to share their favorite digital activities and how they feel after spending time on them.

Step 2

Discussion: Impact of Digital Technology

15 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the positive and negative impacts of digital technology on mental health.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences and thoughts.

Step 3

Activity: Digital Habits Worksheet

20 mins

  • Distribute the 'Digital Habits' worksheet.
  • Have students fill out the worksheet individually, reflecting on their own digital habits and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Discuss as a class the common habits and strategies for improvement.

Step 4

Quiz: Screen Time Balance

10 mins

  • Administer the 'Screen Time Balance' quiz to assess students' understanding of healthy digital habits.
  • Review the answers as a class and clarify any misconceptions.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage students to set a personal goal for balancing their screen time in the coming week.
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Discussion

Discussion: Impact of Digital Technology

A guided discussion to explore the effects of digital technology on mental health.

What are some positive impacts of digital technology on your life?

Encourage students to think about how technology helps them learn, connect, and entertain themselves.







What are some negative impacts of digital technology on mental health?

Guide students to consider issues like sleep disruption, anxiety, and reduced physical activity.







How can we balance the use of digital technology to maintain good mental health?

Discuss strategies like setting screen time limits, taking breaks, and engaging in offline activities.







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Worksheet

Worksheet: Digital Habits

A worksheet for students to reflect on their digital habits and identify areas for improvement.

List your top three digital activities and the time you spend on each daily.








How do you feel after spending time on these activities?

Consider both positive and negative feelings.







Identify one digital habit you would like to change and explain why.








What is one strategy you can use to reduce your screen time?








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Quiz

Quiz: Screen Time Balance

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