Transitions Unit 8

Charlie is aiming for success in an online English II class. The course is intense and requires long study sessions. What will serve Charlie well in regard to breaks when striving for success?

• a 10-minute brisk walk

• a 45-minute nap

• a 1-hour relaxation time

• a 1 1/2-hour cooking session

Why is good sleep essential to learning?

• You won't be able to properly write without it.

• Your brain organizes information learned that day.

• You need breaks from studying.

Michelle's teacher is quite vocal about offering suggestions for being a successful online student. What is likely the BEST advice that Michelle's teacher has given?

• Lower the amount of caffeine you take in and try to set a regular sleep schedule.

• Lower the amount of caffeine in the morning but not necessarily at night, and try to set a regular study schedule.

• Try to set a regular time to go to bed, but vary the time you wake up.

• Lower the amount of caffeine you take in at night and vary your sleep pattern according to the time of year.

What is the commonly recommended amount of sleep?

• 6-8 hours

• 7-9 hours

• 8-10 hours

• 11-12 hours

Jack is having a hard time staying focused, being creative, and keeping his memory sharp. What is Jack MOST likely suffering from?

• lack of sleep

• lack of appetite

• lack of proper nutrition

• lack of family connections

Aadan wants a snack but doesn’t have a lot available, only a dark chocolate bar and an energy drink. What would be the better choice? Why?

• energy drink, because energy drinks are packed with high quality sweeteners, whereas dark chocolate usually has a lot of sugar, which decreases concentration

• dark chocolate, because dark chocolate is filled with healthy antioxidants, which increase blood flow to the brain, whereas an energy drink is packed with sugar or artificial sweeteners

• dark chocolate, because although both dark chocolate and energy drinks have a lot of healthy antioxidants, dark chocolate has more

• energy drink, because the sugar and caffeine contained in the energy drink will give an energy boost and help with concentration, and dark chocolate doesn’t have either ingredient

Why is a handful of blueberries considered a good afternoon choice for a midday pick-me-up?

• They are loaded with antioxidants and increase brain function.

• They contain folate, B6, and thiamine to enhance memory.

• They are filled with healthy fats, which increase concentration.

• They are filled with flavonoids, which increase blood flow to the brain.

Anna finds it difficult to get back into her studies after taking a break. What is the MOST likely reason she has this problem?

• She should not be taking breaks.

• She is not taking breaks often enough.

• Her breaks are too short.

• Her breaks are too long.

Why is it important for students to be resilient?

Why is it important for students to be careful around people that they only know online, even those who take the same online course?

• It is possible that someone is not who they appear to be.

• They may be accused of cheating on homework projects.

• They may give bad advice that makes problems worse.

• They may make a bad impression and damage their success in class.