Sleepy Science Camp
In this summer camp that meets three times in a week, students age 11-14 will explore the science behind how and why we sleep, tips for getting better sleep, what happens when sleep goes wrong, and explore their nightly dreams.
Mysti Chisholm, RPSGT, MBA-HM
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Prior to the third class, students will be assigned to fill out a dream journal page as well as presenting a short fact/paragraph that they research about how other cultures view dreaming. We will be speaking about both of these during our final (third) class.Certificate of Completion
Certificate of completion can be requested by parents.Class Experience
In this one-week summer camp that meets three times, students will explore the science behind sleep. Each class will involve discussion and student interaction as well a viewing slides, videos, and games. No prior knowledge of sleep is needed for this summer camp. Dream journal page is provided for use after camp. Come join us this summer as we delve into our brains to explore sleep! Please note, fewer numbers of students may result in a shortened class time. There will be no refunds issued for a student(s) missing class.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to learn the three parts of the brain where sleep takes place as well as how the amygdala shapes dreams.Students will be learn about sleep disorders and be able to discuss whether they or family members may experience these.
Students will learn 5 ways to improve their own sleep habits.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Why do we sleep?
Students will learn the three main reasons that a human body must sleep and explore the area of the brain where each stage of sleep originates from. Students will look at how brainwaves change in each brain area. In this class, students will also explore how much sleep they need and tips for getting better sleep. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Sleep Troubles
In this class, students will learn what a sleep study is and see what diagnostics go into seeing sleep scientifically. We will discover various sleep disorders that occur when good sleep is not achieved and view videos of some of these specific sleep disorders like insomnia, periodic limb movements of sleep, and obstructive sleep apnea. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Science of Dreams
In the last day in our summer camp, we will review sleep disorder treatments and finally, delve inside dreams! When do we dream? Why do we dream? Students will be encouraged to dream journal and share their dreams as we relate common themes in dreams. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Activities are not mandatory and can be adapted to fit the needs of each individual learner. Notes and homework can be digitally manipulated if student prefers, graded or not, no reading out loud in class.
Pre-Requisites
No previous knowledge needed for this camp.
Supply List
https://www.journalbuddies.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Dream-Recording.pdf https://www.journalbuddies.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Dream-Interpretation.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/work-hour-training-for-nurses/02/epworth.pdf
1 file available upon enrollment
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Western Governors University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Missouri Southern State University
I have been the Coordinator for a hospital-based sleep disorders lab for the last 14 years and am a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. I have worked with thousands of patients over the years running sleep studies and improving sleep disorders. I currently teach to the public on how to improve sleep hygiene and spent 10 years prior to this teaching middle school science. Reviews
Live Group Course
$45
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 64 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-7 learners per class
