N a m e ( s ) _________________________________________ D a t e ______ P e r i o d _______
CONSCIOUSNESS
SLEEP AND DREAMS
Stages & Why We Sleep
The word consciousness sometimes refers to the waking state in which a person is
awake. Yet there are also several altered states of consciousness, in which a person’s
sense of self or sense of the world changes. When you doze off, you are no longer
conscious of what is going on around you. Sleep in one altered state of consciousness.
Researchers have discovered that we sleep in stages. Your job is to teach us about
the various stages and cycles involved when we sleep. You will also discuss why we
sleep. What happens to our bodies while sleeping that prepares us for our waking
state.
Here’s the information you should include in your presentation. Use
this as a check-off list for your presentation
• How important is sleep?
• What is REM and NREM sleep?
• At what stage do we dream the most?
• How much sleep do we need?
• Can we do without sleep?
• What happens if we don’t sleep?
• What are circadian rhythms?
• What happens to our bodies when we sleep?
• What happens to our heart rate, body temperature, brain chemicals, hair growth
while we sleep?
N a m e ( s ) _________________________________________ D a t e ______ P e r i o d _______
CONSCIOUSNESS
SLEEP AND DREAMS
Sleep Apnea
The word consciousness sometimes refers to the waking state in which a person is
awake. Yet there are also several altered states of consciousness, in which a person’s
sense of self or sense of the world changes. When you doze off, you are no longer
conscious of what is going on around you. Sleep in one altered state of consciousness.
Sleep Apnea Even when we need sleep, we may have trouble getting to sleep or
sleeping soundly. When these troubles last for long periods of time or become
serious, they are considered to be sleep problems. One such problem is sleep
apnea, or interruptions in our breathing while we sleep. Your job is to teach us about
sleep apnea, causes, types, daytime/nighttime symptoms and various treatments.
Here’s the information you should include in your presentation. Use
this as a check-off list for your presentation
• What are categories or types of this problem?
• Who suffers from this problem?
• Why do people suffer from this problem?
• How many people suffer from this problem?
• What are its symptoms?
• How is it diagnosed?
• What are some treatments? - Drugs? Life changes?
• Are there any dangers regarding this problem?
• What is the latest research on this problem?
N a m e ( s ) _________________________________________ D a t e ______ P e r i o d _______
CONSCIOUSNESS
SLEEP AND DREAMS
Insomnia
The word consciousness sometimes refers to the waking state in which a person is
awake. Yet there are also several altered states of consciousness, in which a person’s
sense of self or sense of the world changes. When you doze off, you are no longer
conscious of what is going on around you. Sleep in one altered state of consciousness.
Insomnia Even when we need sleep, we may have trouble getting to sleep or sleeping
soundly. When these troubles last for long periods of time or become serious, they
are considered to be sleep problems. One such problem is sleep insomnia, or
recurring problems in falling or staying asleep. Your job is to teach us about insomnia,
causes, types, daytime/nighttime symptoms and various treatments.
Here’s the information you should include in your presentation. Use
this as a check-off list for your presentation
• What are categories or types of this problem?
• Who suffers from this problem?
• Why do people suffer from this problem?
• How many people suffer from this problem?
• What are its symptoms?
• How is it diagnosed?
• What are some treatments? - Drugs? Life changes?
• Are there any dangers regarding this problem?
• What is the latest research on this problem?
N a m e ( s ) _________________________________________ D a t e ______ P e r i o d _______
CONSCIOUSNESS
SLEEP AND DREAMS
Night Terrors (S le ep Te rr ors )
The word consciousness sometimes refers to the waking state in which a person is
awake. Yet there are also several altered states of consciousness, in which a person’s
sense of self or sense of the world changes. When you doze off, you are no longer
conscious of what is going on around you. Sleep in one altered state of consciousness.
Night Terrors Even when we need sleep, we may have trouble getting to sleep or
sleeping soundly. When these troubles last for long periods of time or become
serious, they are considered to be sleep problems. One such problem is sleep night
terrors, or by high arousal and an appearance of being terrified. Your job is to teach
us about night terrors, causes, types, daytime/nighttime symptoms and various
treatments.
Here’s the information you should include in your presentation. Use
this as a check-off list for your presentation
• What is the difference between night terrors and nightmares?
• Who suffers from this problem?
• Why do people suffer from this problem?
• How many people suffer from this problem?
• What are its symptoms?
• How is it diagnosed?
• What are some treatments? - Drugs? Life changes?
• Are there any dangers regarding this problem?
• What is the latest research on this problem?
N a m e ( s ) _________________________________________ D a t e ______ P e r i o d _______
CONSCIOUSNESS
SLEEP AND DREAMS
Narcolepsy
The word consciousness sometimes refers to the waking state in which a person is
awake. Yet there are also several altered states of consciousness, in which a person’s
sense of self or sense of the world changes. When you doze off, you are no longer
conscious of what is going on around you. Sleep in one altered state of consciousness.
Narcolepsy Even when we need sleep, we may have trouble getting to sleep or
sleeping soundly. When these troubles last for long periods of time or become
serious, they are considered to be sleep problems. Sometimes people suddenly fall
asleep no matter what time it is. This is called narcolepsy. Your job is to teach us
about narcolepsy, causes, types, daytime/nighttime symptoms and various treatments.
Here’s the information you should include in your presentation. Use
this as a check-off list for your presentation
• What types of this disorder?
• Who suffers from this problem?
• Why do people suffer from this problem?
• How many people suffer from this problem?
• What are its symptoms?
• How is it diagnosed?
• What are some treatments? - Drugs? Life changes?
• Are there any dangers regarding this problem?
• What is the latest research on this problem?
N a m e ( s ) _________________________________________ D a t e ______ P e r i o d _______
CONSCIOUSNESS
SLEEP AND DREAMS
Sleep Walking
The word consciousness sometimes refers to the waking state in which a person is
awake. Yet there are also several altered states of consciousness, in which a person’s
sense of self or sense of the world changes. When you doze off, you are no longer
conscious of what is going on around you. Sleep in one altered state of consciousness.
Sleep Walking Even when we need sleep, we may have trouble getting to sleep or
sleeping soundly. When these troubles last for long periods of time or become
serious, they are considered to be sleep problems. One such problem is sleep
walking. Your job is to teach us about sleep walking, causes, types, daytime/nighttime
symptoms and various treatments.
Here’s the information you should include in your presentation. Use
this as a check-off list for your presentation
• What is the clinical name for this disorder?
• Who suffers from this problem?
• Why do people suffer from this problem?
• How many people suffer from this problem?
• What are its symptoms?
• How is it diagnosed?
• What are some treatments? - Drugs? Life changes?
• Are there any dangers regarding this problem?
• What is the latest research on this problem?
N a m e ( s ) _________________________________________ D a t e ______ P e r i o d _______
CONSCIOUSNESS
SLEEP AND DREAMS
Sleep Paralysis
The word consciousness sometimes refers to the waking state in which a person is
awake. Yet there are also several altered states of consciousness, in which a person’s
sense of self or sense of the world changes. When you doze off, you are no longer
conscious of what is going on around you. Sleep in one altered state of consciousness.
Sleep Paralysis Even when we need sleep, we may have trouble getting to sleep or
sleeping soundly. When these troubles last for long periods of time or become
serious, they are considered to be sleep problems. One such problem is sleep
paralysis, or the experience of waking from sleep experiencing paralysis of the body.
Your job is to teach us about sleep paralysis, causes, types, daytime/nighttime
symptoms and various treatments.
Here’s the information you should include in your presentation. Use
this as a check-off list for your presentation
• Common misconceptions about this disorder
• Who suffers from this problem?
• Why do people suffer from this problem?
• How many people suffer from this problem?
• What are its symptoms?
• How is it diagnosed?
• What are some treatments? - Drugs? Life changes?
• Are there any dangers regarding this problem?
• What is the latest research on this problem?
