Sleep Basics
Rest that your body and brain need to stay healthy and work properly.
Sleep
If you don’t get enough sleep, your body feels this way the next day.
tired or sluggish?
Lack of sleep makes it hard to do this in school.
What is concentrate or focus
What is one habit that helps you sleep better at night?
Going to bed at the same time, relaxing before bed, or limiting screens.
The stage of sleep when you dream the most.
REM Sleep
How many hours of sleep do most middle school students need each night?
8-10 hours
Lack of sleep can weaken this system that protects you from getting sick.
the immune system
Sleep helps your brain store these important things from the day.
Memories
Using this device late at night can make it harder to fall asleep.
What is a phone, tablet, or computer
True or False: Your brain completely shuts off during sleep.
False—it stays active.
What is one reason your body needs sleep?
To repair itself, restore energy, or fight illness.
Sleep helps your body repair these after physical activity.
muscles
Without sleep, your brain has trouble making these.
What type of drink should you avoid before bedtime because it keeps you awake?
What is caffeine (coffee, soda, energy drinks)
Teenagers’ natural body clocks make them want to stay up ___ and wake up ___.
Stay up late, wake up late.
What is one reason your brain needs sleep?
To process memories, focus, and make decisions.
Not getting enough sleep can increase the risk of this long-term problem (like obesity or heart disease).
chronic health problems
Sleep helps control this, which affects your mood.
Emotions
Why does exercise during the day help with sleep at night?
It makes the body tired and helps regulate sleep cycles.
This word means “not getting enough sleep.”
sleep deprivation
Name two differences between being rested and being sleep-deprived.
Rested = alert, good mood, focused. Sleep-deprived = tired, cranky, unfocused.
Explain why athletes need good sleep for performance.
It improves reaction time, strength, focus, and recovery.
Explain one way lack of sleep can affect mental health.
It can increase stress, anxiety, irritability, or depression.
Name two parts of a healthy bedtime routine.
Reading, stretching, listening to calm music, turning off screens, brushing teeth
Explain why sleep is just as important as eating healthy and exercising.
Because it keeps your body and brain healthy, prevents disease, and improves learning.