Good Sleep Habits
How long should it ideally take you to fall asleep?
10 - 15 minutes. If it takes longer than this, experts recommend getting out of bed and moving around for a bit.
What is the range of hours that is considered a healthy amount of sleep each night for ages 5-12?
Between 10-11 hours
These animals sleep for entire winter seasons.
Bears
What percentage of the population dreams in color?
75%. Before colored TV, only 15% of the population did.
What is the optimal nap time?
10 - 20 minutes. This is considered an "ultra-charging power nap" that can increase alertness for a couple of hours without making you feel groggy.
Name something you do during the day to help you sleep better at night.
Play, exercise, sunshine.
This animal sleeps a lot and moves very slowly.
Sloth
True or false: your body cant fight germ when sleeping.
True
How many hours before bed should you stop eating?
2-3 hours before you plan to fall asleep.
How many stages of sleep do we cycle through?
Sleep has four stages: three non-rapid eye movement (NREM) stages and one rapid eye movement (REM) stage.
This animal is a common pet that can sleep about 15 hours a day.
Cats
What percentage of our lives do we spend sleeping?
What is the ideal temperature to sleep in?
65 - 68 degrees.
What food or drinks can keep you awake?
Caffeine, soda, some chocolates, EXTREMELY spicy food
What mammal holds hands while they sleep?
Otters
What is the record for the longest period of time without sleep?
The record for the longest time a human has gone without sleep is 11 days and 24 minutes (264.4 hours), set by Randy Gardner in the 1960s.
What are some examples of a good bed time routine?
Turning off electronics, reading a book, going to bed and waking up at the same time everyday (including weekends), anything that helps you wind your mind and body down.
What can you do to make your room better for sleep?
lower the lights, make it not to hot or cold, lower sounds
This animal sleeps more than any other animal with an average of 19.9 hours per day. Hint: can fly
Brown bat
What two times of the day do we naturally feel most tired?
2:00 AM and 2:00 PM