Sleep Myths vs Facts
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep and School
Sleep Science
100

How long you sleep is all that matters.

Myth: The quality of sleep you get matters, you need to go through all the stages of sleep. 

100

True or False: Using electronic devices before bed can disrupt sleep.

True

100

Lack of sleep can affect students’ ability to do well in what? 

Tests, projects, participating in discussion or other class activities. 

100

How many hours do teenagers need to sleep every night? 

8-10

200

You eat spiders in your sleep.

Myth: Spiders are more likely to run away after encountering a human. 

200

What should you avoid consuming right before bedtime for better sleep.

Drinking Caffeine 

200

Name one cognitive function that is impaired when students do not get enough sleep.

What is memory, focus, or reaction time


200

What natural body hormone affects your ability to fall asleep? 

Melatonin

300

Napping makes up for a lack of night time sleep.

Myth: You do not have enough time to go through all the stages of sleep in a nap. So you are now getting enough quality of sleep. 

300

True or False: You should go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends.

True

300

How does chronic sleep deprivation affect a student’s ability to retain information learned in class?

Makes it more difficult to retain and recall information

300

Name 3 sleep disorders we discussed. 

Insomnia, Sleep Apnea,“Restless Leg” Syndrome (RLS), Narcolepsy, Parasomnias -(Nightmares, Sleepwalking)

400

Getting too little sleep may impact weight.

Fact: When you don't get enough sleep, it drives leptin levels down, which means you don't feel as satisfied after you eat, and increases ghrelin levels, stimulating your appetite so you want more food. The two combined can set the stage for overeating, which in turn may lead to weight gain.

400

What kind of activities can help create a relaxing bedtime routine?

Reading, stretching, taking a warm bath, Dimming lights, ect. 

400

Sleep affects reaction times. Why is this important for activities like physical education or school sports?

What is because slower reaction times can lead to poorer performance or increased risk of injury

400

True or False: Scientists believe that dreams occur in all stages of sleep.

false (dreams mostly occur during REM sleep)