Lesson on screen time

1. Passive Screen
Time
BY CALEB, SMITTY, AND
KRAKEN

2. HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?
Screen Time

3. • https://www.commonsense.org/education/videos/screen-time-
how-much-is-too-much

4. Active vs. Passive Screen Time
Active use is contributing
content through posts,
comments, or any other
form of online
communication and
expression.
Passive use is scrolling
through online content
without reacting to it.

5. Negative
Effects of
Passive
Screen Time
• Sleep Issues
• Screen time right before bed and
heavy screen use throughout the day
can lead to sleep problems.
• “Studies show two or more hours of
screen time in the evening can
seriously disrupt the melatonin surge
needed to fall asleep.” (SutterHealth)

6. Negative
Effects of
Passive
Screen Time
• Altering Your Brain
• The cortex is the outer layer of the
brain that processes information.
• During adolescence, the cortex
undergoes critical development.
• Screen time may affect its growth.

7. Negative
Effects of
Passive
Screen Time
• Mood Changes
• Too much scrolling and texting may
affect your emotional health.
• studies link higher levels of screen
time to increased symptoms of
depression
• Other studies have shown that
excessive screen time may lead some
teens to neglect responsibilities, use
screens to deal with stress and feel
anxious without a device.