Physics of the Universe · Week 30 · Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
Screens and Sleep
Analyzing data on screen light and sleep and deciding on one evidence based screen habit.
- Students will
- Students analyze data on screen light and time to fall asleep, evaluate two published claims about blue light and sleep for validity and reliability, explain how light can affect the body, and choose one evidence based screen habit.
- SEL skill
- Notice how you feel at night and let that information guide a wise habit
- What it looks like
- Students practice using emotions to think by noticing how they feel at night and letting those feelings guide a wise choice.
- Content focus
- Screens, light, and sleep decisions
- Format
- Think write pair share
Responsible decision-making
Responsible decision-making means choosing actions that are safe, ethical, and kind after thinking through what could happen. More responsible decision-making activities
What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- HS-PS4-4: High School Physical Science performance expectation
- Science and engineering practice: SEP4 Analyzing and interpreting data
- Crosscutting concept: CCC2 Cause and effect
- Literacy in science: RST.11-12.9 Compare and contrast findings in a text to those from other sources.
- Traditional course: Physics
Fits these textbook chapters
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