5th Grade Introduction To Digital Health Lesson Plan

Topic: Introduction to Digital Health

Objectives & Outcomes

• To understand the importance of taking care of one's physical health when using computers and other digital devices
• To learn basic routines for before, during, and after computer use that promote physical health

Materials

• Handouts with information on basic routines for before, during, and after computer use that promote physical health (e.g., proper posture, stretching, hydration)
• Computers or other digital devices for the class to use during the lesson

Warm-up

• Have the class do simple stretches, such as bending down to touch their toes and stretching their arms over their heads.
• Ask the class to share any hobbies or activities that require them to use computers or other digital devices (e.g., playing video games, sending messages on a mobile device).
• Ask the class if they have ever had any problems with their physical health when using computers or other digital devices.
• Write the following question on the board: "How can we take care of our physical health when using computers and other digital devices?"

Direct Instruction

• Review the definition of physical health and the importance of maintaining it.
• Discuss the top three routines for before, during, and after computer use that promote physical health (see handout for examples).
• Emphasize the importance of following these routines to ensure physical health.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to complete a checklist to assess their current computer habits in each of the three areas (before, during, after).
• Have them compare their results with their partner and discuss any areas for improvement.

Independent Practice

• Have students create a poster or presentation to share with the class on the top three digital health routines that they have learned.
• Encourage them to be creative and include illustrations or graphics to help convey their message.

Closure:

• Have each group present their poster or presentation to the class.
• Ask the rest of the class to listen and provide feedback.

Assessment:

• Observe students during the independent practice activity and provide feedback.
• Evaluate the posters or presentations and provide feedback.
• Administer a quiz to assess understanding of the importance of digital health and the top routines for health promotion.