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Screen Time and Social Skills

Lesson Plan

Screen Time and Social Skills

Explore screen time's impact on social skills

In this lesson, students will explore how screen time impacts social interactions. Through role-playing scenarios, they will identify both positive and negative influences of digital communication on their social skills. This lesson is important as it helps students become more aware of their digital habits and encourages them to develop healthier communication skills both online and offline.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Explore screen time's impact on social skills

Materials

Discussion Questions, Role-Playing Scenarios, Worksheet: Screen Time Reflection, and Quiz: Screen Time Impact

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what screen time is and its prevalence in daily life.
  • Ask students to share their initial thoughts on how screen time might affect social interactions.

Step 2

Discussion

7 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about the positive and negative aspects of digital communication.
  • Encourage students to think critically about their own screen time habits.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and assign each group a role-playing scenario.
  • Have students act out their scenarios, focusing on how screen time influences social skills.
  • After each scenario, discuss as a class what was observed.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute the 'Screen Time Reflection' worksheet.
  • Allow students time to complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on their own screen time and its impact on their social skills.

Step 5

Closure and Quiz

5 mins

  • Summarize key points from the lesson.
  • Administer the 'Screen Time Impact' quiz to assess understanding.
  • Encourage students to think about one change they can make to improve their social interactions.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on screen time and social skills.

What are some positive effects of digital communication on social skills?

Encourage students to think about how digital communication can enhance connectivity and provide new ways to express themselves.







What are some negative effects of screen time on face-to-face interactions?

Guide students to consider how excessive screen time might lead to reduced face-to-face communication skills.







How can we balance screen time with real-life interactions?

Discuss strategies for managing screen time, such as setting limits and prioritizing in-person interactions.







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Worksheet

Screen Time Reflection

A worksheet for students to reflect on their screen time habits and its impact on their social skills.

Describe a recent interaction you had online. How did it differ from a face-to-face interaction?








List three ways screen time has positively impacted your social skills.








List three ways screen time has negatively impacted your social skills.








What is one change you can make to improve your social interactions?








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Quiz

Screen Time Impact

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