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ALARA
This activity sheet posts a chart of the common radiation sources in our everyday lives. Chemistry scholars use it to analyze their own radiation exposure using rem (Roentgen equivalent for man) units. This simple assignment increases...
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States of Consciousness
Students investigate sleep. In this psychology lesson, students discuss five environmental factors leading to stress related to sleep.
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The Meaning of Dreams
Students reflect on the meaning of dreams and how scientists study dreams. They read and discuss the article "Winding Through Big Dreams Are the Threads of Our Lives." They write personal summaries and analysis of memorable, vivid dreams.
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States of Consciousness
In this psychology worksheet, high schoolers write short answers to 5 questions on states of consciousness. They list the different classes of recreational drugs and functions of sleep.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What Sleep Is and Why All Kids Need It
This comprehensive site defines sleep, its stages, and it importance. It also gives tips on how to get all the sleep you need. It also includes a game comparing the average amount of sleep that kids, adults, and different animals get...
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Kids Health: Nightmares
Have you ever had a bad dream? Most people have had nightmares and they can be pretty scary. Read on to find out more about what nightmares are and some ways you can try to stop them.
University of Washington
University of Washington: What Is Sleep?
A nice overview of the sleep process. There is information on the stages of sleep and the reasons why we sleep. The site also has a few surveys you can take to compare your sleep experience to others.
University of Washington
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.
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Navigating the Stages of Sleep
Read a passage about sleep stages and answer the follow-up questions.
Other
Rathaus: Measuring Radiation
Guides the reader through the origins of some of the units of radiactivity measurement, including the curie, the rad, and the becquerel.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Pieces of Mind: What's in a Dream?
Explore recent scientific investigations in sleep and dreams. Keep a journal to track sleep and dream activity, and find examples of ways sleep and dreams are used as images in popular culture.
Idaho State University
Idaho State University: Radiation Measurement
A brief introduction to units of radiation measurement.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Are Dreams?
Discover interesting facts about dreams.