🔍 Part 1: Evaluating Online Sources

1. Which of the following are signs of a credible online source? (Check all that apply)

Author's name and qualifications are clearly listed

Website ends in .edu or .gov

Article has lots of bright colours and flashy graphics

Information includes references and sources

The article was published recently

The headline uses ALL CAPS and exclamation marks!!!

2. You find an article about a new health trend. What is the FIRST thing you should check?

How many people have shared it on social media

Who wrote the article and their qualifications

How exciting the headline sounds

Whether your friends believe it

3. Match each website domain with its typical reliability level:

1. .gov.au

2. .edu.au

3. .com

4. Personal blog

A. Usually reliable - educational institution

B. Varies greatly - check carefully

C. Highly reliable - government source

D. Often unreliable - personal opinion

📱 Part 2: Screen Time and Digital Wellbeing

4. According to NSW Health guidelines, what is the recommended maximum recreational screen time for teenagers per day?

1 hour

2 hours

4 hours

No limit

5. Which of these are potential negative effects of excessive screen time? (Check all that apply)

Sleep disruption

Eye strain and headaches

Reduced physical activity

Improved concentration

Social isolation

Better academic performance

6. Estimate your current daily screen time (including study, social media, gaming, and entertainment):

Weekday: _______ hours Weekend: _______ hours

7. List three strategies you could use to reduce excessive screen time:

⚖️ Part 3: Creating Balance

8. Design a balanced daily schedule that includes healthy screen time habits. Fill in the time slots:

After School Schedule (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: _________________________________

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: _________________________________

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: _________________________________

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: _________________________________

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: _________________________________

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: _________________________________

9. What physical activities could you include to balance screen time?

10. Draw or design a poster promoting healthy digital habits for teenagers:

🎯 Part 4: Critical Thinking and Reflection

11. You see a viral social media post claiming that a popular energy drink is dangerous. Describe the steps you would take to verify this information:

12. Complete these sentences about your digital wellbeing goals:

One way I will check if online information is trustworthy: ________________________________

One change I will make to my screen time routine: ____________________________________

The biggest challenge I face with managing screen time is: _____________________________

13. Explain how managing screen time and verifying online information can support your health and wellbeing:

14. Rate your confidence level (1-5, where 5 is very confident):

Identifying credible online sources: _____ / 5

Managing my screen time effectively: _____ / 5

Making healthy digital choices: _____ / 5

Online Safety Evaluation

Online Safety Evaluation

🔍 Part 1: Evaluating Online Sources

📱 Part 2: Screen Time and Digital Wellbeing

⚖️ Part 3: Creating Balance

🎯 Part 4: Critical Thinking and Reflection

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