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aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_typeGive a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subjectPhysical education
What age groupYear or Grade 6
What topicToo much screen time
Quantity1
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Lesson Introduction: Too Much Screen Time

Objective

Engage Year 6 students in a discussion about the effects of excessive screen time on physical health and encourage them to think about alternatives to screen-based activities.

"The Screen Time Challenge"

Hook Activity: "Unplugged Adventure"

What You’ll Need:

Instructions:

  1. Set the Scene: Gather the students in a circle and start with a quick discussion. Ask them how many hours they think they spend on screens each day—this includes TVs, tablets, phones, and computers. Write their responses on a whiteboard or chart paper.

  2. Introduce the Challenge: Explain that they'll be participating in a fun, active challenge that encourages them to "unplug" from screens for a few minutes. Divide the class into small teams of 4-5 students.

  3. Challenge Time: Each team will take turns completing a fun physical activity game. For example:

    • Ball Toss: One player tosses the ball to a teammate, calling out a random screen-related word (like "gaming," "Netflix," or "YouTube"). The teammate must catch it and share one health fact related to that topic (e.g., "Too much gaming can lead to poor posture.").
    • Relay Race: Set up cones. Each member of the team must run to the cone, perform a specific physical action (like 10 jumping jacks), then sprint back and tag the next team member.

  4. Time Limit: Use the timer to keep track and make it exciting. Each round lasts 2 minutes. Rotate until each team member has participated.

  5. Wrap Up: After the physical activities, bring everyone together again. Gather the students’ thoughts on how they felt during the challenge. Prompt them with questions like:

    • “How did it feel to be active instead of on a screen?”
    • “What are some healthier screen time habits you can adopt?”

Conclusion:

Introduce the topic for the lesson — "Too Much Screen Time." Highlight how today, you'll dig deeper into the implications of excessive screen time on health and explore fun, active alternatives!

Ready to Move? Let’s Promote a Healthy Screen Time Balance!