Lesson Plan

Be Smart with Smartphones (and Screens)

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Would you rather have a broken phone or a broken bone? This very engaging question launches a discussion about the smart use of smartphones and screens. Young scholars watch a series of videos, complete worksheets, and engage in discussions about their use and attitudes toward cell phone use. The research provided makes the lesson compelling and essential.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Instructors should carefully examine the entire packet, watch all the videos, and decide which of the many articles and worksheets they will copy for their pupils
Classroom Considerations
  • Seventh in a series of 16 Smart Health lessons
  • The Kahoot Video "Are you addicted to your phone? " is no longer available
  • The free Moment app is only available from the App Store for iPhone, IPad, and Apple Watch
  • Requires copies
Pros
  • Includes a scripted, step-by-step, carefully scaffolded lesson plan
  • The videos are compelling and thought-provoking
Cons
  • None