Washington State University
Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: Do I Really Need to Sleep?
Can't sleep? Don't want to sleep? Afraid of missing something if sleep takes over? Dr. Universe talks with a friend from WSU's Sleep and Performance Research Center about the importance of sleep.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Sacrificing Sleep Makes for Run Down Teens
Teens who don't get enough sleep may suffer from health problems. Learn about the risks of missing sleep and learn how to get the sleep you need.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Time for Bed?
An interactive game where players compare kids with animals and adults to see who requires more sleep. Discover fast facts throughout the game.
Curated OER
Kids Health: I'm Growing Up but Am I Normal?
Witnessing changes that take place on your body can sometimes be a confusing experience. Are the changes normal? Are you changing in ways unlike anyone else? This site may help to relieve some worries that an adolescent may be pondering....
Curated OER
Kids Health: How Much Sleep Do I Need?
Sometimes staying awake in school can be difficult and if you're a teen you might not be to blame. Find out why a teenager's sleep schedule is unlike any other and the reasons they feel so sleepy at the strangest times. This article also...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Staying Healthy
Find yummy recipes for food to make yourself! There are also articles about the reasons for vitamins and minerals, how to eat when you're playing sports, and a number of other important topics.
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Story on Stress
It is highly probable that you've heard someone say he is "stressed out." What does that mean? Exactly what is stress and how does it affect us? Read more about the causes of stress, what it does to us, and how to reduce stress.
Read Works
Read Works: The Night Shift
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of sleeping and dreaming. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Psychology Today: Sleep and Your Different States of Consciousness
Describes the various sleep-related states of consciousness. (Published Jan. 13, 2011)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Your Body: The Energy Equation
Play these fun interactive games to learn how food plus sleep plus physical activity equals energy.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Science of the Body
Introduce students to how the body looks and works with these texts on biology and genetics. This collection includes 20 Grade-Leveled texts (5-10) on the topic of Science of the Body. [Free account registration required for specific...
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Sleepytime
Sleep is an important body function. Read on to discover how sleep can prevent your brain from crashing and promote learning.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Memory
This five-question quiz is based on the passage "Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Memory."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Navigating the Stages of Sleep
Read a passage about sleep stages and answer the follow-up questions.
Scientific American
Scientific American: You Snooze, You Win
This article, published by Scientific American (July 3, 2002), highlights new research which indicates that morning sleep and afternoon naps aid mental and physical learning.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Cuantas Horas De Sueno Necesito?
This article stresses the importance of sleep and also gives tips on how to get all the sleep you need. In Spanish.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Are Dreams?
Discover interesting facts about dreams.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Why Do People Snore?
Learn what causes snoring and how to stop it.
Curated OER
Neuroscience for Kids: Sleeping and Dreaming
Curious about your dreams? Use this site to learn about sleeping and dreaming. Become a brainiac as you learn more about your dreams and have some fun at the same time.
Curated OER
Neuroscience for Kids: Sleeping and Dreaming
Curious about your dreams? Use this site to learn about sleeping and dreaming. Become a brainiac as you learn more about your dreams and have some fun at the same time.
Curated OER
Neuroscience for Kids: Sleeping and Dreaming
Curious about your dreams? Use this site to learn about sleeping and dreaming. Become a brainiac as you learn more about your dreams and have some fun at the same time.
Curated OER
Neuroscience for Kids: Sleeping and Dreaming
Curious about your dreams? Use this site to learn about sleeping and dreaming. Become a brainiac as you learn more about your dreams and have some fun at the same time.
Curated OER
Rem
Get an overview of the process of sleeping. Why do we do it? What are the stages of sleep? How much sleep is required? All of these questions are answered in this article.