VOCABULARY
What does the term “deprivation” mean in “sleep deprivation”?
Lack of something needed (in this case, sleep).
What is the major cause of teen sleep loss listed on p. 28?
Screen use before bed.
What is one academic effect of sleep loss listed on p. 33?
Difficulty concentrating in class.
How many hours of sleep do teens need each night?
8–10 hours.
What quote from page 28 provides a reason why you shouldn't have a TV, iPhone, or Computer near you in the bedroom?
“Electronics used within an hour of bedtime delay the release of melatonin.”
The hormone that helps signal the brain that it is time to sleep is called...
“melatonin.”
Why do early school start times contribute to sleep loss?
Teens have to wake up before their natural sleep cycles finish.
How does sleep loss affect attendance?
Causes more tardies and absences.
How many hours do teens actually get on average?
6–7 hours...LOL
What page states that teens average less than 7 hours of sleep?
Page 29.
What does “interfere” mean in the sentence “Screens interfere with sleep”?
To get in the way or disrupt.
How do homework and extracurriculars affect sleep?
They push bedtime later, reducing sleep hours.
Name one emotional effect of not getting enough sleep.
Irritability or mood swings...grumpier than a toddler.
According to the chart on p. 31, what happens to bedtime as screen use increases?
Bedtime becomes later.
Find a quote from p. 33 that discusses focus.
“Lack of sleep makes it hard for teens to focus in class.”
A pattern of behavior; something likely to happen repeatedly is referred to as...
tendency
According to p. 28, what behavior delays melatonin release?
Using electronics within one hour of bedtime.
What safety effect is mentioned?
Higher risk of accidents (including car or bike accidents).
According to p. 29, what happens to attendance at schools with later start times?
Attendance improves (fewer absences and tardies).
Quote from p. 29 that shows a cause/effect relationship.
“Later school start times are associated with higher attendance and fewer tardies.”
Define “latency,” as in “sleep-onset latency.”
The amount of time it takes to fall asleep.
Why do irregular sleep schedules make it harder to get quality sleep?
They disrupt the body’s internal clock (circadian rhythm).
What long-term health issue is mentioned in Issue 1?
Potential weakened immune system or chronic fatigue.
According to data on p. 33, how does sleep loss affect focus?
A large percentage of teens report trouble paying attention.
“Later school start times are associated with higher attendance and fewer tardies.”
“Sleep-deprived teens report higher levels of irritability.”