Sleep Quiz

Why do we need to sleep?

• To watch TV

• To let our bodies and brains repair and gain energy

• To eat snacks

• To play video games

How much sleep do children aged 8-10 need each night?

• 5 hours

• 10 hours

• 12 hours

• 8 hours

What happens to your brain while you sleep?

• It stops working

• It sorts and stores memories

• It plays games

• It gets bigger

What can happen if you don’t get enough sleep?

• You might feel tired and grumpy

• You will become a superhero

• You will start flying

• You will eat more candy

How does lack of sleep affect your learning?

• It helps you learn better

• It makes your memory worse

• It has no effect on learning

• It makes you smarter

Why is sleep important for your immune system?

• It makes you stronger

• It helps you catch bugs

• It boosts your immune system to fight off illnesses

• It makes you feel sleepy

What serious health problems can arise from not getting enough sleep over years?

• Better eyesight

• Heart disease and diabetes

• More friends

• Superspeed

As you grow older, how does the amount of sleep you need change?

• It stays the same

• It increases

• It decreases

• It disappears

What is one of the effects of being irritable from lack of sleep?

• You feel happy all the time

• You think more sensibly

• You are less likely to make good decisions

• You become a great leader

What does your body do to prepare for the next day while you sleep?

• It plays games

• It repairs damaged cells and grows muscle tissue

• It watches movies

• It goes shopping