Diverse Learners: Sleep Deprivation Michelle Chambers Mrs. Rohn Teacher Cadet – Period 7
Importance of Sleep Restores Energy Strengthens the Immune System Strengthens Memory Good Mood
Side Effects of Sleep Deprivation Weaker Immunity Increases in Anxiety and Depression Decrease in sports, etc. Increased car accidents Decreased academic performance
Extreme Side Effects Change your Genes Leads to Obesity Damage Bones Hurt your Heart Memory Loss Increases Stroke risk Diabetes Risk Cancer Risk Kill You
Needed Hours of Sleep 7-9 hours of sleep for an adult 8-10 hours of sleep for a teen
Reasons for Lack of Sleep 58% of teens Some Causes: Homework Too much Computer time Other Electronics Delayed release of Melatonin
Good Time for Schools to Start Start around 8:30 am Positive Effects of Starting Later Improved grades Test scores Overall academic success Decreased teen car accidents
Ways to Improve Sleep Habits Regular Sleep Schedule Regular Nighttime Routine Regular Physical Activity Avoid worrying, stressing Minimize noise, light, etc. Nap Make room cool Cut down on caffeine Avoid big meals before bed Time management
Interesting Research BYU study on weekday and weekend wake-up times GPA decreased by 0.132 Weekend: GPA decreased by 0.115
Interesting Research (cont.) Studies show… Can’t tell the difference between facial expressions Brain’s anterior insula and anterior cingulate cortex Dislocates body from brain Less sleep you get… The more your mood is affected
Works Cited http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/08/surprise- students-arent-getting-enough-sleep/379020/ https://www.uhs.uga.edu/sleep/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/18/scary-sleep-deprivation- effects_n_2807026.html http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-u-s-teens-are-more-sleep- deprived-than-ever/ https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/studentlife/counselingcenter/i nfosheets/sleepdeprivation.html\ http://news.berkeley.edu/2015/07/14/brain-facialexpressions/ https://www.lds.org/liahona/2015/07/young-adults/filled-with-life- and-energy?lang=eng http://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/how-to-sleep-better.htm