The Science of Sleep
Mysti Chisholm, RPSGT, MBA-HM
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In this one-time class, students will learn the mechanism of sleep and the science behind it.
Class experience
Yes, we sleep but do you know why it is necessary for life? Come join me as we explore the science and mechanisms behind sleep. We will first delve into the need for sleep and then into the parts of the brain that sleep occurs. We will look at actual brain waves during sleep and how these are captured. What happens if you don't get enough sleep? We will also look at the deleterious effects of not enough sleep (especially for students!) as well as the disorders associated with sleep problems....
-How much sleep we need. -Looking at the brainwaves of sleep. -Sleep Disorders -Effects of not enough sleep.
I have been a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) since 2012 and currently run a hospital-based sleep lab. Prior to that, I was a middle school science teacher for 10 years and currently homeschool my 15-year-old daughter. I have my Bachelors in Biology and my Masters in Healthcare Administration.
Activities are not mandatory and can be adapted to fit the needs of each individual learner. No assignments given in class. No reading out loud.
Teacher provided link: Epworth Sleepiness Scale worksheet. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/work-hour-training-for-nurses/02/epworth.pdf
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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I will be on vacation from April 5-20th. I will still be answering messages but may be slower in doing so than usual as some of the time I am gone, I will not have access to wifi/cell phone data. Hello students and parents! I am a former...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 159 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-6 learners per class
