WorksheetsToo Much Screen Time? Reader's Response
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 11mins
How are all screens similar?
They all display images and information.
They all can be used to create or problem solve.
They all are inexpensive so families have many.
They are all small and fit in your hand.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Which group of screen-time activities would coding belong to?
social media
learning skills
playing games
researching online
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?
Extended Response: What might be the positive effects of screen time? What might be the negative effects of screen time?
