Lesson Plan
Sleep: Brain's Superpower Lesson Plan
Students will understand why sleep is vital for brain and body, learn effective wind-down strategies, and design personalized nighttime routines to boost memory, focus, and well-being.
Adolescents often sacrifice sleep, impacting academic performance, mood, and health. This lesson empowers 9th graders with science-backed strategies and personal plans to improve sleep habits and overall well-being.
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading: Sleep Fact Sheet
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
8 minutes
Step 4
Wind-Down Strategies Activity
10 minutes
Step 5
Personalized Routine Worksheet
8 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down Reflection
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Sleep: Brain’s Superpower
Warm-Up: Your Sleep Last Night
Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Brain Benefit 1: Memory Consolidation
Brain Benefit 2: Mood Regulation
Brain Benefit 3: Focus & Learning
Did You Know?
Group Discussion
Wind-Down Strategies
Select Your Top 3
Design Your 30-Minute Routine
Example Routine
Reflect & Commit
Next Steps
Worksheet
Reading
Worksheet
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