Tech Neck

2025-07-08 15:14:16

Tech Neck


How much strain does your neck feel when you look down at your phone? 

In this activity, students explore the growing issue of tech neck by observing posture, taking measurements, and using math to estimate how much weight the neck supports at different head tilt angles.

📝 For Grades 7–8

⏰ Min. 30 mins 

💡 Be sure to check the speaker notes in the starter slides. You have an option to assign a task before the main activity as a homework for more engagement!

Activity Solutions & Supporting Materials
Share this:
Comments (1)
Vera Jones - 2025-07-11 03:39:41
    Display 1 - 1 Of total 1
    How Many Donuts is That?
    Act One:  Take a look at the first pict...
    Big Papi
      What do you wond...
    Shrinkflation
    Shrinkflation! What do you think this word m...
    Indigenous Peoples or Columbus Day
    When Columbus landed in Guanahani (renamed...
    What do you know about the Hawaiian islands?
    We’ve been watching news about the ...
    The new largest Lego set ever - The Roman Colosseum
    Note: This is a remake of our 2014 and 201...
    HDTV Surprise!
      How were your holidays?  Your school ...
    What time should I wake up?
    I'm going to surprise my mom with breakfast in b...
    Median age of country populations
    Interesting map! Why median? What are the implic...
    Have a heart
    Clicking on the image above will show the hear...