Two Hours (or Less) | Knowitall.org

Lesson Overview

Students will gain an understanding on the importance of limiting screen time (watching TV, playing on the computer, video games, etc.) while learning to become more physically active.

Duration

Less than 1 hour

Lesson Type

Traditional Lesson

Essential Question

Are you limiting screen time to two hours or less per day? What can you do to be more physically active each day?

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Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Health Education

Projector to show a video clip to the whole group

Hula hoops, Jump ropes, Basketballs and/or soccer balls, Chalk and/or tape

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Standards

Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-2.1.3 Explain the importance of limiting one’s screen time and increasing physical activity.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-K.1.3 Explain why the body needs daily physical activity.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-1.1.5 List ways to be physically active every day.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-3.1.5 Explain ways to be physically active daily and limit screen time.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-4.1.5 Describe the benefits of choosing a variety of ways to be physically active.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-1.6.2 Set a goal to reduce screen time and be physically active every day.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-3.6.2 Develop a goal to choose healthy foods and beverages, reduce screen time, and be physically active.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-K.6.2 Set a goal to reduce screen time.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-4.6.2 Create a goal and track progress to reduce screen time and increase daily physical activity.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-5.4.2 Discuss with family members and peers ways to minimize screen time and be physically active.