Catching Some ZZZZ's

Sleep!

 

Why do we do it?
What is the purpose of sleep?

Is sleep deprivation bad?
Can you die from sleep deprivation?
Does sleep affect academic performance?
Does sleep affect athletic performance?

Watch the video below to find out more about the science of sleep?

The Sci Show - Sleep

Read the article at the link below to find out more about how sleep affects academic performance

BBC Article about Sleep and Education

Fitness!

Physical Fitness

Harvard School of Public Health: 

The Benefits of Physical Activity

Teen Health

In groups of 2-3, log onto the site below.  Choose 3 topics within the section title "BODY" to research and take notes on.  Use the shared google document to organize your research.

 Teen Health

Advisory Health google doc

Teen Nutrition

Below is a list of links to help you research your topic of choice in order to present ideas to your classmates.  Read carefully and thoroughly (many have links to additional information at the bottom of the page).  Keep notes so that you can report back to your classmates.

Teen's Nutrition

Eight Healthy Eating Goals

Vitamins and Minerals

A guide to eating for sports

What is Cholesterol?

Reading food labels

Calcium

Fiber