Assignment Details

Sleep Article

2015 - 2016

M & W Wellness

Date

Dec. 9, 2015

Additional Info
  1. According to the article, how much sleep do teenagers need every night? Does this number surprise you? How are the sleep needs of teens different from those of younger children and adults?
  2. Describe the disconnect between the natural sleep rhythms of most teens and the start of the school day in most school districts.
  3. A researcher quoted in the article said that early school start times as early as 7:20 a.m. are "abusive" for high school students. Why does she hold such a strong opinion about early school start times?
  4. Describe some of the consequences of sleep deprivation.