Screen Time

Briefly paraphrase this excerpt from Margaret Desler’s “Guest Opinion: Step Away from the Screen.”

“For older children, screen time not only exposes them to a slew of fast food and snack food ads, it replaces time that used to be spent running around and playing.”

List two pieces of information from the article, "Guest Opinion: Step Away from the Screen" that would help you answer the question:

“Should the AAP raise the recommended daily entertainment screen time from two hours to four hours?”

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To find more information about the effects of screen time on the developing brains of children, which of these sources would most likely be accessible, credible, and relevant? (Circle all that apply.)

• A blog about screen time written by a college student

• A brochure published by the Unplug Forever Campaign

• An article from an educational magazine focused on the effects of screen time

• A book published by a neurology professor

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To find more information to answer the question: “Should the AAP raise the recommended daily entertainment screen time from two hours to four hours?” which of these would be good search terms? (Circle all that apply.)

• Adolescent neurology

• Video games

• Education screen time

• Computers

• Screen time effects on the brain

Extended Response: What might be the positive effects of screen time? What might be the negative effects of screen time?

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Why is it difficult for researchers to collect good results on the effects of screen time?

• Families have strict rules about screen time.

• Technology develops quickly, so things are always new.

• Many people have screens with them at all times.

• The first studies didn’t appear until the late 1940s.

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What is a positive effect of screen time?

• People can understand emotions better.

• People can meet others who have similar interests.

• People can interact with others exactly like real life.

• People can understand the importance of developing strong relationships.

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When do researchers believe screen time is healthiest?

• when it is done late at night

• when it involves people working by themselves

• when it is active and engaging

• when it is simply watching videos

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What is the main idea of the article 'Guest Opinion: Step Away from the Screen'?

• Screen time is beneficial for children.

• Screen time should be limited for children.

• Screen time has no effect on children.

• Screen time is only harmful to adults.

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Which of the following is a synonym for 'expose' as used in the context of screen time?

• Hide

• Reveal

• Cover

• Protect

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