Lesson Plan
Sleep Science Lesson Plan
Students will understand the science of sleep, identify optimal sleep durations for their age, and design personalized bedtime routines to improve their health and academic performance.
Adequate sleep supports memory, mood, growth, and overall well-being. This lesson equips 6th graders with knowledge and real-life strategies to develop healthy sleep habits and boost classroom success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Slide Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Sleep Tracking Activity
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down & Share
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Dreamy Data: The Science of Sleep
Sleep Stages
Recommended Sleep Hours by Age
Brain Benefits During Sleep
Consequences of Poor Sleep
Key Takeaways
Discussion
Worksheet
Cool Down
