Year 8

Impact of poor sleep

In this lesson, we will learn about the impact of poor sleep and how it affects our body.

Year 8

Impact of poor sleep

In this lesson, we will learn about the impact of poor sleep and how it affects our body.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Weight
  2. Mood
  3. Ability to learn

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5 Questions

Q1.
Caffeine is...
A comfortable pillow.
Correct answer: A nervous system stimulant.
A sleep enhancer.
A type of eye mask.
Q2.
4-7-8 relates to:
Correct answer: A breathing strategy to help with sleep.
How many hours you should spend asleep.
The number of times you should sleep each year.
Q3.
How many hours before bed should we avoid caffeine?
1
2
4
Correct answer: 6
Q4.
You should avoid eating large meals before going to sleep.
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q5.
Reading before bed can worsen our sleep
Correct answer: False.
True.

5 Questions

Q1.
Sleep deprivation is when...
You get the right amount of sleep.
Correct answer: You get too little sleep.
You get too much sleep.
Q2.
Waking up more than once per night is a sign of...
Good quality sleep.
Correct answer: Poor quality sleep.
Q3.
Which of the following are symptoms of sleep deprivation
Correct answer: All of above.
Lack of energy.
Mood changes including feelings of stress or anxiety.
Poor or risky decision-making.
Slowed thinking.
Q4.
Sleep deprivation will most likely cause weight loss
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q5.
The cycle of sleep deprivation can never be broken.
Correct answer: False.
True.