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Tech and Sleep: Finding Balance

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Lesson Plan

Tech and Sleep: Finding Balance

Balance screen time with healthy sleep

In this lesson, students will explore the impact of technology on sleep and develop strategies to balance screen time with healthy sleep habits. They will engage in discussions, activities, and reflections to create a personalized plan to reduce screen time before bed. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the significance of sleep for their well-being and equips them with practical skills to manage their technology use effectively.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Balance screen time with healthy sleep

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Screen Time Reduction Plan, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of sleep for health and well-being.
  • Ask students how they feel after a good night's sleep versus a poor night's sleep.
  • Introduce the topic of technology's impact on sleep.

Step 2

Discussion: Impact of Technology on Sleep

15 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about how technology affects sleep.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences and observations.
  • Discuss the concept of 'screen time' and its potential effects on sleep quality.

Step 3

Activity: Creating a Screen Time Reduction Plan

20 mins

  • Distribute the 'Screen Time Reduction Plan' worksheet.
  • Guide students through the process of identifying their current screen time habits, especially before bed.
  • Help them brainstorm strategies to reduce screen time and improve sleep hygiene.
  • Encourage students to set realistic goals for reducing screen time.

Step 4

Reflection and Sharing

10 mins

  • Ask students to reflect on the activity and share their plans with a partner or the class.
  • Discuss any challenges they anticipate in implementing their plans and possible solutions.
  • Reinforce the importance of balancing technology use with healthy sleep habits.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage students to implement their screen time reduction plans and observe any changes in their sleep quality.
  • Remind students of the benefits of good sleep for their overall health and academic performance.
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Discussion

Discussion: Impact of Technology on Sleep

A guided discussion to explore how technology affects sleep and the importance of balancing screen time with healthy sleep habits.

How does using technology before bed affect your sleep?

Encourage students to think about the blue light emitted by screens, the stimulation from content, and how it might delay sleep onset.







What are some signs that technology is impacting your sleep negatively?

Guide students to consider signs like difficulty falling asleep, feeling tired in the morning, or needing more time to wake up.







What strategies can help reduce screen time before bed?

Discuss practical strategies such as setting a 'tech curfew,' using apps to limit screen time, or engaging in relaxing activities before bed.







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Worksheet

Worksheet: Screen Time Reduction Plan

A worksheet to help students identify their screen time habits and create a plan to reduce screen time before bed.

List your current screen time habits, especially before bed.








Identify at least three strategies you can use to reduce screen time before bed.








Set a realistic goal for reducing your screen time before bed over the next week.








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