Screen Time

Screen time becomes a problem when it ________.

• gets in the way of

  important things

• is done in a group setting

• involves people who

  do research online

• causes people to react quickly

What is the main idea of the section "How Much Is Too Much"?

• Parents will likely continue to make rules limiting screen time.

• Researchers recommend that children use screens for only a few hours a day.

• Schools will allow students to use screens only for social media.

• Good things can come from screens—just pay attention to how long they are used.

What is the author's point of view on screen time?

• that screen time should be active and engaging

• that screen time should not be limited

• that screen time should be eliminated from schools

• that screen time should not be allowed for children under eight

Extended Response: Based on the information presented in the book, if a person plays games right before bed, what conclusion can you draw about what kind of night he or she might have?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

What do researchers recommend doing before bedtime?

• turning off screens

• watching TV

• looking at social media

• playing games on a tablet

Why do people tend to overeat while watching TV?

• because they spend a lot of time sitting still

• because the light from the TV tricks the brain into thinking it is daytime

• because they forget to pay attention to the signals their bodies are sending

• because they have a harder time falling asleep at night, so they eat

Which group of screen-time activities would coding belong to?

• social media

• learning skills

• playing games

• researching online

Take out your phones, open your phone, go to settings, click on screen time, and look at your daily screen time average for yesterday.

What was your screen time average for yesterday?

• less than an hour

• an hour to two hours

• two hours to three hours

• three to four hours

• over four hours

What is the effect of excessive screen time on sleep quality?

• A) It improves sleep quality by relaxing the mind.

• B) It has no effect on sleep quality.

• C) It can disrupt sleep patterns and reduce sleep quality.

• D) It helps in falling asleep faster.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'screen time'?

• A) Monitor duration

• B) Display period

• C) Viewing time

• D) Watch span