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School Start Times
Should school start times change?
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English
9th Grade
04/21/2010

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Term

What are the consequences of not getting enough sleep?

 

Matt Andreadis

Definition
  • Not getting enough sleep will limit ability to learn, listen and concentrate.
  • Lack of sleep can contribute to acne and other skin problems.
  • Leads to aggressive behavior such as yelling at your friends or teachers.

National Sleep Foundation

 

Term

What are the consquences of not getting enough sleep?

 

Matt Andreadis

Definition
  • Weight gain from eating unhealthy foods and sweats.
  • Increases use of caffeine and nicotine.
  • Unsafe while driving when you are not fully awake.

National Sleep Foundation, Adolescent Sleep

Term

What are the consequences of not getting enough sleep?

 

Matt Andreadis

Definition
  • Falling asleep during class.
  • Can impair memory.
  • Leads to more stress.
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    National Sleep Foundation

    Term

    How will a change affect students?

     

    Matt Andreadis

     

    Definition
    • Students will be more focused and alert.
    • They will receive better grades and less discipline problems says the Minnesota school who have made the change from 7:30 start time to 8:30.
    • Students will benifit for an extra hour or 2 of sleep.

    Adolscent Sleep

    Term

    How will a change affect students?

     

    Matt Andreadis

    Definition
    • According to Rosekind, one result of too little sleep is that a person's reaction time slows by 25 percent, a dangerous amount of time for a sleepy driver.
    • This means being more alert during driving and less accidents.
    • It is not safe driving while you are falling asleep.

    Risky teen sleeping habits

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