Elementary Library

Unit 2 K

Week 3 Why are limits good for us?

STUDENT OBJECTIVES

I CAN…

Students will understand that excessive screen time is harmful. Students will use technology safely and responsibly by turning off devices to participate in other activities.

I can be a good digital citizen by setting limits for technology.

RESOURCES & MATERIALS

VOCABULARY

Limit - the point at which something ends

Poster or whiteboard

Screen Time - time spent using a device such as a computer, television, or games console.

Choose 1-2 books ●​ Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino

●​ Unplugged by Steven Antony ●​ Hello! Hello! By Mathew Cordell ●​ On a Magical Do-Nothing Day by Beatrice Alemanga

WELCOME & ACTIVATE BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE Greet students. Follow opening procedures to prepare students for learning.

Activate background knowledge of their experience with the words “screen time”. Use a poster, whiteboard, or display the words “screen time.” Read the letters of the word, pointing to each one, and then read the words.

Ask: What is screen time?

Allow students think and answer time. Students will most likely be able to define screen time with examples. Elicit specific examples and guide discussion to recognize that screen time refers to all our experiences with technology, particularly technology with screens. OBJECTIVE Remind students how to do whole body listening while you are instructing. Display and read objective. Say: Today we are learning to be mindful of our screen time so that we can be safe and responsible with technology. You will know you’ve got it when you can explain why less screen time is good for you. We will explore what happens when we have too much screen time and then what happens when we unplug from technology with a story.

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