Good sleep routines
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how to maximise my chances of getting a good night's sleep.
Key learning points
- Regular sleep and wake times promote good sleep.
- We should avoid screens in the hour before sleep.
- Creating relaxing routines before bed tells your brain it's time to sleep.
- Getting outside in daylight and doing exercise promotes good sleep.
- A healthy diet promotes good sleep.
Keywords
Insomnia - a sleep disorder where someone regularly has problems falling asleep, or staying asleep
Circadian rhythm - our internal cycle that makes us feel sleepy at night and wakes us in the morning
Melatonin - a hormone that is important for sleep
Routine - a set of actions or tasks you do regularly
Common misconception
Exercise is more important than diet for good sleep.
A balanced diet and regular exercise can both help someone to have good quality sleep.
Teacher tip
Sharing exam revision tips that include the importance of good sleep with students could be helpful.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.REM sleep refers to...
Q2.Not getting enough sleep over a period of time is called sleep...
Q3.The two hormones that we produce to help regulate our appetite are:
Q4.In the NREM2 stage of sleep, our heart rate...
Q5.A teenage body clock can be up to hours later than when they were a young child.
Q6.True or false? Everyone needs different amounts of sleep.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is an example of a sleep...
Q2.Match the terms to the correct definitions.
a sleep disorder where someone struggles to fall, or stay, asleep
our internal cycle that makes us feel sleepy at night
a hormone that is important for sleep
a set of actions or tasks you do regularly
Q3.We should avoid screens for one hour before bed because they emit __________ light that can disrupt our production of melatonin.
Q4.Creating relaxing routines before bed tells your brain it's time to sleep. Which of the following would not be beneficial to a bedtime routine?
Q5.Which of the following foods are a good source of magnesium?
Q6.Order the stages of our circadian rhythm from morning to evening.
To help you plan your 9 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Good sleep routines, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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