1. Diverse Learners: Sleep Deprivation
Michelle Chambers
Mrs. Rohn
Teacher Cadet – Period 7

2. Importance of Sleep Restores Energy Strengthens the Immune System
Strengthens Memory
Good Mood

3. Side Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Weaker Immunity
Increases in Anxiety and Depression
Decrease in sports, etc.
Increased car accidents
Decreased academic performance

4. 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

5. Needed Hours of Sleep 7-9 hours of sleep for an adult
8-10 hours of sleep for a teen

6. Reasons for Lack of Sleep
58% of teens
Some Causes:
Homework
Too much Computer time
Other Electronics
Delayed release of Melatonin

7. 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

8. 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

9. Interesting Research BYU study on weekday and weekend wake-up times
GPA decreased by 0.132
Weekend:
GPA decreased by 0.115

10. 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

11. Works Cited
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