WorksheetsSleep
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 22mins
Who needs the most sleep?
A baby
A child
A teenager
An adult
How many teenagers get enough sleep per night?
About half of them
About two-thirds of them
About three-quarters of them
About nine-tenths of them
Which of these in NOT a symptom of sleep deprivation?
Snoring
Memory loss
Lack of motivation
Short temper
When we dream our eyes dart about beneath our eyelids. What three-letter term do we call this?
RAM
REM
RIM
ROM
How much sleep does an average 13-year-old need per night?
7 hours
8 hours
9 hours
10 hours
What is the longest time anybody has gone without sleeping?
5 days
3 weeks
A month
11 days
People who get enough sleep are better at learning. Why is this?
Because they can remember things better
Because they can think more clearly
Because they can concentrate better
All of the above
Why do we dream?
To cement our memories
To rehearse possible futures
To process our feelings
Nobody knows
Which of these would NOT keep somebody awake at night?
Worry or stress
A regular routine
Coffee or cola
Screen time before bed
How would someone know they have slept well?
They are more alert and have better mood
They are cranky and easily annoyed
They eat more at night and gain weight
They have bad coordination and reaction time.
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Why can sleeping be difficult?
Having a regular routine
Screen time before bed
Overthinking
Uncomfortable environment
I find it really hard to get up in the mornings and I’m really tired in the day so I’ve stopped doing sports and going out so much.
What advice would you give to this person?
I’m in loads of WhatsApp groups and my phone never stops buzzing, I keep staying up late even after I’ve finished messaging.
What advice would you give to this person?
There are lots of noises in my house and often I find it hard to get to sleep and I wake up lots during the night.
What advice would you give to this person?
I’m really stressed about my exams and worrying about how well I’m doing in school is keeping me up at night.
What advice would you give to this person?
Which of these is NOT a benefit of sleep?
Better concentration
Ease in learning new things
Lower stress
Weight loss
Some people dream only in black and white.
True
False
Dreams can occur during REM cycles AND non-REM cycles.
True
False
Humans can sleep with their eyes open.
True
False
REM stands for
(a)
Choose the things that can help you get a good night’s sleep:
Sleeping in a quiet, dark bedroom
Leaving a TV on in the bedroom at night
Exercising during the day, but not right before bedtime
Having caffeinated drinks
Is it a good idea to catch up on sleep over the weekend?
Yes – weekend sleep is more important sleep in the week
No – the weekend is wasted if you sleep through it
Yes – the extra sleep makes up for what was lost
No – it is better to stick to a routine
