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Sleep Smart Challenge

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Lesson Plan

Sleep Smart Challenge

Learn Healthy Sleeping Habits

In this lesson, students will explore the importance of healthy sleeping habits through a brief discussion and a game-based activity. This lesson is crucial as it helps students understand how sleep affects their daily performance and overall well-being, encouraging them to adopt better sleep practices.

Audience

7th Grade AVID Students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Sleep Habit Challenge Cards, and Role-Playing Scenarios

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of healthy sleeping habits.
  • Explain the importance of sleep for physical and mental health.

Step 2

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to engage students in a conversation about their current sleep habits and the benefits of good sleep.

Step 3

Sleep Habit Challenge Activity

7 mins

  • Distribute the Sleep Habit Challenge Cards to students.
  • Explain the rules: Students will draw a card and discuss how they can implement the habit in their daily routine.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and ideas with the class.

Step 4

Role-Playing Exercise

5 mins

  • Provide students with role-playing scenarios related to sleep habits.
  • Have students act out the scenarios and discuss the outcomes with the class.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed about healthy sleeping habits.
  • Encourage students to try implementing one new sleep habit this week.
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Discussion

Healthy Sleeping Habits Discussion

A discussion to explore students' current sleep habits and the benefits of healthy sleep.

What are your current sleeping habits?

Encourage students to share their typical bedtime routines and any challenges they face.







Why is sleep important for your health and well-being?

Discuss the physical and mental benefits of getting enough sleep.







What changes can you make to improve your sleep habits?

Guide students to think about practical steps they can take to enhance their sleep quality.







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Worksheet

Sleep Habit Challenge Cards

Cards for students to draw and discuss how to implement healthy sleep habits.




Go to bed at the same time every night.







Avoid screens 30 minutes before bed.







Create a relaxing bedtime routine.







Keep your bedroom cool and dark.







Limit caffeine intake in the afternoon.




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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios for Sleep Habits

Scenarios for students to act out and discuss the outcomes related to sleep habits.




A student stays up late playing video games and struggles to wake up for school.







A student follows a consistent bedtime routine and feels energized in the morning.







A student drinks a caffeinated beverage in the evening and has trouble falling asleep.







A student reads a book before bed and falls asleep easily.







A student uses their phone in bed and has difficulty sleeping.




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