The Intentionally Unplugged Digital Wellness Curriculum:
Just when we need it most, a powerful and enlightening digital wellness curriculum for students in grades 6-12!
"THIS PROGRAM IS TIMELY, RELEVANT, AND SO NEEDED!"
Through data, ongoing research, and simply looking around the dinner table, it has become increasingly clear that screens are an impediment to human connection. With so many kids struggling with dependency on technology and mental health issues around social media, screens are robbing our kids of time, focus, confidence, and meaningful connection.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW: This program teaches students how to analyze and identify positive and negative impacts of screen use in relation to their basic human needs. By gaining a clear understanding of how digital wellness works, students will be better equipped to create healthy tech boundaries, and support their own digital wellness, both inside and outside the classroom.
WHAT IS DIGITAL WELLNESS? Digital wellness refers to the state of one’s physical and mental health in the Digital Age. More specifically, digital wellness refers to preventative measures aimed at regulating and improving the healthy use of technology.
INCLUDED IN BUNDLE:
· Intentionally Unplugged slide deck (lesson plan detailed below)
· Student entry/exit survey
· Teacher guide
· National Family and Consumer Science Standards
· National Health Education Standards
· Detailed teacher note to administrator
· Intentionally Unplugged printable classroom poster (also sold separately on website)
LESSON PREVIEW:
SECTION 1: THE RISE OF THE DIGITAL ERA
LESSON 1: LIFE BEFORE SCREENS
LESSON 2: STILL FACE PARADIGM
LESSON 3: MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS
SECTION 2: NOT ALL SCREEN TIME IS CREATED EQUAL
LESSON 1: ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SCREEN USE
LESSON 2: THE EMOTIONAL EFFECTS OF SCREEN USE
LESSON 3: SOCIAL MEDIA MINDFULNESS
SECTION 3: EXPLORING YOUR DIGITAL WELLNESS
LESSON 1: ESTABLISHING HEALTHY BOUNDARIES
LESSON 2: HOW TO CONNECT TO WHAT COUNTS
LESSON 3: REFLECTION AND INSIGHT
NEXT STEPS: This curriculum was made with busy teachers in mind. Show up and execute with no advance preparation needed! Perfect for remote learning, hybrid models, and in-person learning. This program spans approximately 3 weeks.