LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Identify a range of potential health benefits associated with napping; understand how to achieve the perfect nap.

HEALTH ED STANDARDS

NHES 1: Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.

CASEL: Self-management, responsible decision-making

KEY VOCAB

fatigued

irritability

Lesson Plan: Your Body on Naps

Most sleep experts agree that brief, midday naps supercharge your mind, body, and mood. Here’s how.

PREPARING TO READ

Before you read the article “Your Body on Naps,” ask your students the following pre-reading question:

How do naps affect your mind, body, and mood?

READING AND DISCUSSION

  • Have your students read the article “Your Body on Naps”; read the article out loud to them; or have students partner-read the article out loud.
  • After they’ve read the article, revisit the pre-reading question. Have their answers changed?

BUILDING COMPREHENSION

Check students’ comprehension of and engagement with the story with the following assessment tools:

  • Comprehension Quiz and Vocabulary Review

EXPANDING SEL OPPORTUNITIES

Continue the learning journey with the following extension activity:

In DON’T SLEEP ON NAPS, students will work in pairs or individually to creatively show their understanding of the article. In this activity, they’ll create a two-sided collage using magazine clippings, stickers, or other media containing words and images. On one side of the collage, have them paste words and images that visually represent how naps can benefit health. On the other side, they should paste words and images to represent how avoiding naps can impact health. Once students finish, consider holding a class vote for the most eye-catching and informative collage.

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