Can Too Much Screen Time Harm You?

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

7, 8

Overview

In this lesson, developed in partnership with Scholastic, teens learn how screen time may impact their physical and emotional well-being. An article and worksheet get them to think critically about the short- and long-term health effects, and how they can reduce their screen time.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.5.2

Analyze healthy alternatives over unhealthy alternatives when making decisions.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.7.1

State the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health behaviors and avoiding risky behaviors.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

HE19.8.2.3

Analyze the influences of technology on personal and family health.

CR Resource Type

Lesson/Unit Plan

Resource Provider

National Institute on Drug Abuse

License Type

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