Sleep and the Adolescent Brain
This lesson explores why sleep is essential for adolescent mental and physical health. Students learn about the science of sleep — including the circadian rhythm, melatonin, Non-REM and REM sleep stages — and hear from both Harry Kane and Dr John Coleman (clinical psychologist and adolescence expert) on why sleep matters. The lesson culminates in students reflecting honestly on their own sleep routines and beginning a sleep diary.
Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1:
Understand the link between sleep and good mental health
Outcome 2:
Examine different types of sleep
Outcome 3:
Understand what is happening in the brain when we are asleep
What's included
A quick look at the classroom-ready resources that come with this lesson.
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