Schoology Period 5 access code 2NCP8-HXWK6 Period 6 access code VHZF7-FG65T

Biology The study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. What is life??

Is Sammy Alive? Reproduction - Organisms make new organisms Genetic Material - Features carried by complex molecule (DNA) passed through reproduction Cell - Collection of living matter enclosed in a barrier. Smallest units of life. Grow and Develop - Grow means increase in size. Develop means organism changes over the course of its life (cells differentiate) Metabolism - Require materials (matter) and energy to function Response to Stimuli - React to changes in environment (temperature, humidity, light, gravity ect.) Homeostasis - Maintaining an internal balance (body temp., water levels, Ph levels ect.) Evolution - Change of a closely related group of organisms over time (individuals do not evolve they develop).

So What is life?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOCaacO8wus

Health and Wellness

HEALTH Refers to the physical well-being of an individual.

WELLNESS Is composed of these factors And how they are connected Physical Emotional Spiritual Intellectual Social Environmental And how they are connected to each other

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPnKxWvPM6o

New England Journal of Medicine (USA)

**Questions: Who is to blame for obesity? Anorexia? What kinds of wellness factors are involved and how? How do these health problems affect bodily functions?

Sleep… What is it? Why is it important? How does sleep affect our health and wellness?

Answer the following questions: What is it? Why is it important? How does sleep affect our health and wellness? On average how many hours of sleep do you get a night? How do you feel after you get a good nights sleep? What time do you go to sleep at night? Do you sleep without getting up during the night?

How much sleep do we need? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVQlcxiQlzI

Average Sleep Needs by Age: Newborn to 2 months old 12 - 18 hrs 3 months to 1 year old 14 - 15 hrs 1 to 3 years old 12 - 14 hrs 3 to 5 years old 11 - 13 hrs 5 to 12 years old 10 - 11 hrs 12 to 18 years old 8.5 - 10 hrs Adults (18+) 7.5 - 9 hrs

You may be sleep deprived if you...   YES NO Need an alarm clock in order to wake up on time Rely on the snooze button Have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning Feel sluggish in the afternoon Get sleepy in meetings, lectures, or warm rooms Get drowsy after heavy meals or when driving Need to nap to get through the day Fall asleep while watching TV or relaxing in the evening Feel the need to sleep in on weekends Fall asleep within five minutes of going to bed

The effects of sleep deprivation and chronic lack of sleep… While it may seem like losing sleep isn't such a big deal, sleep deprivation has a wide range of negative effects that go way beyond daytime drowsiness. Lack of sleep affects your judgment, coordination, and reaction times. In fact, sleep deprivation can affect you just as much as being drunk. The effects include: Fatigue, lethargy, and lack of motivation Moodiness and irritability Reduced creativity and problem-solving skills Inability to cope with stress Reduced immunity; frequent colds and infections Concentration and memory problems Weight gain Impaired motor skills and increased risk of accidents Difficulty making decisions Increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems

Homework: How do my personal choices relate to my own health? How do they affect others around me (e.g., family, community)? 1 week sleep diary – record how many hours of sleep you received for 1 week (due Fri Sept 14th)