We all make choices every day about the media we consume and create. But do children understand what makes a media choice healthy or not? Hint: It's about more than just screen time. Use the activities in this lesson to give children a framework for making informed media choices.
Key Vocabulary: media · media balance · media choices Show definitions
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Warm-Up: How Media Can Make Us Feel
10 mins.Explore: My Media Choices
15 mins.Evaluate: Media Balance Reflection
10 mins.Wrap-Up: What Is Media Balance?
10 mins.Additional Resources
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