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Digital Self-Control Jeopardy

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Lesson Plan

Digital Self-Control Jeopardy

Master digital self-control

This lesson uses a Jeopardy-style game to teach students about digital self-control. Students will explore the impact of social media, video games, and television on their lives and learn strategies to set healthy digital boundaries. This interactive approach is designed to engage middle school boys and empower them to take control of their digital habits, promoting better mental health and productivity.

Audience

6th-8th Grade Boys

Time

1 hour

Approach

Master digital self-control

Materials

Jeopardy Game Board, Jeopardy Questions and Answers, and Discussion and Reflection Guide

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of digital self-control.
  • Introduce the Jeopardy-style game and explain the rules.

Step 2

Jeopardy Game Setup

5 mins

  • Divide students into teams.
  • Set up categories related to social media, video games, television, and digital self-control strategies.

Step 3

Jeopardy Game

30 mins

  • Play the game with questions covering:
    • Popular social media platforms and their impact.
    • Video games and screen time management.
    • Television habits and their effects on daily life.
    • Strategies for maintaining digital self-control.

Step 4

Discussion and Reflection

10 mins

  • Discuss the answers and key takeaways from the game.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences and strategies for digital self-control.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the main points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to apply what they've learned in their daily lives.
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Worksheet

Jeopardy Game Board

A printable game board for the Jeopardy-style activity, featuring categories on social media, video games, television, and digital self-control strategies.




Social Media 100







Social Media 200







Social Media 300







Social Media 400







Social Media 500







Video Games 100







Video Games 200







Video Games 300







Video Games 400







Video Games 500







Television 100







Television 200







Television 300







Television 400







Television 500







Digital Strategies 100







Digital Strategies 200







Digital Strategies 300







Digital Strategies 400







Digital Strategies 500




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Reading

Jeopardy Questions and Answers

A list of questions and answers for the Jeopardy-style game, covering topics on social media, video games, television, and digital self-control strategies.

Social Media

  • 100: What is the most popular social media platform among teens?
    • Answer: Instagram
  • 200: Name one way social media can positively impact your life.
    • Answer: Staying connected with friends and family.
  • 300: How can social media negatively affect your mental health?
    • Answer: Promotes comparison and anxiety.
  • 400: What is a digital detox and why might someone do it?
    • Answer: A digital detox is a period of time when a person refrains from using electronic devices to reduce stress and focus on real-life interactions.
  • 500: How can you use social media responsibly?
    • Answer: By being mindful of the time spent, the content shared, and the interactions made online.

Video Games

  • 100: What is a common strategy to limit gaming time?
    • Answer: Setting time limits or using parental controls.
  • 200: Name a benefit of playing video games.
    • Answer: Improves hand-eye coordination.
  • 300: How can excessive gaming impact your daily life?
    • Answer: It can lead to poor sleep and reduced physical activity.
  • 400: What is the ESRB and why is it important?
    • Answer: The ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) provides age and content ratings for video games to help consumers make informed choices.
  • 500: How can multiplayer games promote teamwork?
    • Answer: They require players to communicate and collaborate to achieve common goals.

Television

  • 100: What is a popular streaming service for watching TV shows?
    • Answer: Netflix
  • 200: How can watching too much TV affect your health?
    • Answer: Leads to a sedentary lifestyle.
  • 300: Name a strategy to manage TV watching time.
    • Answer: Scheduling specific times for watching TV.
  • 400: How can TV shows influence your perception of reality?
    • Answer: They can shape beliefs and expectations about life, relationships, and society.
  • 500: What is binge-watching and what are its potential effects?
    • Answer: Binge-watching is watching multiple episodes of a series in one sitting, which can lead to fatigue and reduced physical activity.

Digital Strategies

  • 100: What is one benefit of setting digital boundaries?
    • Answer: Better focus and productivity.
  • 200: Name a tool that can help manage screen time.
    • Answer: Screen time tracking apps.
  • 300: How can you ensure a healthy balance between digital and offline activities?
    • Answer: By setting specific times for digital use and engaging in physical activities.
  • 400: What is the Pomodoro Technique and how can it help with digital self-control?
    • Answer: The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that uses a timer to break work into intervals, helping to maintain focus and reduce digital distractions.
  • 500: How can mindfulness practices support digital self-control?
    • Answer: Mindfulness practices can increase awareness of digital habits and promote intentional use of technology.
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