SCORING

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SCORING
11-16 You may not get enough sleep, or the
quality of your sleep may be poor. 17 or more
You may have serious sleep disorder and may
benefit from consulting a professional.
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SHUT EYE
6th Grade Health September 27, 2006 A lesson on
how sleep affects us
Power point by John Christiansen
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Benefits of Sleep
What are some of the benefits of a good nights
sleep? More Alert More productive Less likely
to have accidents Happier Healthier Easier to
get along with
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Sleep Debit
What is Sleep Debit? With each night of too
little rest, our bodys need for sleep grows
until it becomes unbearable
What is the solution? The only way sleep debt is
resolved is obvious By PAYING IT BACK!
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Getting A Good Night Sleep
Sleep is as important as food and air We need
between 8 to 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep to
feel energized and refreshed Keep regular
hours Get up and go to bed at the same time
everyday Avoid Caffeine at night This
includes chocolate and caffeinated drinks
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Getting A Good Night Sleep
Use the bed for sleeping Dont study, use
laptops, read with a really bright light, or
watch TV in bed Avoid bright lights around the
house before bed Avoid exercise near bedtime
Dont exercise at least 3 hours before you go to
bed
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Getting A Good Night Sleep
Dont go to bed hungry Have a light snack not a
heavy meal before bed Have some bedtime
routines These may help you go to sleep
faster Keep your bedroom at a comfortable
temperature Not to warm not too cold, cooler is
better than warmer If you have problems with
noises in your bedroom you can use a fan or you
can buy a noise machine that has soothing sounds