Teens and Sleep

On an average weeknight, how many hours of sleep do you get?

• 4 or less

• 5-7

• 8-10

• over 10

How many hours of sleep, on average, are teens getting per night?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

On average, how much sleep should a teenager get per night?

• 12

• 7

• 9

• 6

Check all of the things that can happen when someone is sleep deprived.

• eating unhealthy foods

• better grades

• difficulty paying attention

• more stressed out

• get along better with others

Check all of the things that can happen when people are getting enough sleep.

• better memory

• better ability to fight off sickness

• worse at sports

• more anxiety

What are some common reasons why teens aren't getting enough sleep?

• They are eating too many vegetables.

• They are experiencing biological changes that make it harder to fall asleep until later at night.

• They stay up too late at night reading.

• Screen usage makes their brains alert and awake.

What are some things that you can do to get a better night sleep?

• Exercise right before bed

• Try to go to bed and wake up around the same time every day

• Eat a big meal right before bed

• Shut off screens at least 1/2 before bed and read a book, listen to music, or do something else relaxing right before bed

• Take a long afternoon nap

You need sleep so your brain can shut down for a while.

• True

• False

Establishing a regular bedtime causes all of the following:

• improved grades

• improved mood

• improved energy levels

• improved dancing skills

During sleep, metabolism, heart beat and breathing slows to repair all but what?

• cells

• hair

• memory

• bones