Lesson Plan
Screen vs. Sleep Exploration
Students investigate their evening screen habits, learn how screen time affects sleep quality, and collaboratively develop sleep-promoting hygiene guidelines for 7th graders.
This lesson builds students’ awareness of how digital habits impact rest and overall well-being. By analyzing their own survey data and grounding guidelines in sleep science, they take ownership of healthier evening routines.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare and Review Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Hook and Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Survey and Data Collection
15 minutes
Step 3
Science of Screen Time and Sleep
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Discussion and Analysis
10 minutes
Step 5
Guideline Creation Workshop
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Why Digital Detox Before Bed?
What Is Blue Light?
Blue Light & Melatonin
Understanding Circadian Rhythms
How Evening Screens Disrupt Sleep
Reducing Screen Impact at Night
Key Takeaways
Quiz
Sleep Hygiene Survey
Activity
