📚 Topic Summary
A sleep journal is a tool to help you monitor your sleep patterns. By tracking when you go to bed, when you wake up, and how you feel, you can gain insights into your sleep habits. This is especially helpful for identifying factors that might be affecting your sleep, like screen time before bed or inconsistent bedtimes. Keeping a sleep journal can help you improve your sleep quality and overall health.
This worksheet is designed to help you create and use your own sleep journal. By the end of this activity, you'll understand how tracking your sleep can lead to better rest and a healthier you.
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms on the left with their definitions on the right:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Circadian Rhythm |
A. The feeling of being tired or needing rest. |
| 2. Melatonin |
B. The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours. |
| 3. Sleep Hygiene |
C. A hormone that regulates sleep. |
| 4. REM Sleep |
D. Practices that promote consistent, restful sleep. |
| 5. Fatigue |
E. A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement and dreaming. |
📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph with the correct words from the word bank: consistent, screen time, caffeine, dark, restful.
Creating a _________ sleep environment involves making sure your room is _________, quiet, and cool. Avoiding _________ before bed and limiting _________ intake can also improve your chances of a _________ night's sleep. Keeping a _________ sleep schedule, even on weekends, is also important.
💡 Part C: Critical Thinking
Think about your own sleep habits. What is one thing you could change to improve your sleep quality, and why do you think it would help?
