Sleep and mental health

In this 30-minute lesson, students will investigate the complex relationship between sleep quality and mental health during adolescence. The lesson will incorporate life science standards by discussing how sleep patterns affect genetic and evolutionary aspects of mental health. Students will analyze data showing trends in sleep behaviors and mental health outcomes, and discuss how these interact with concepts of evolution and variation to shape mental wellness across populations.

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Grade Level: Grade 9

Language: English

Hours per Lesson: 0.5

Lessons: 1

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By BKirkpatrick

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Lesson 1: The Impact of Sleep on Adolescent Mental Health

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This lesson will introduce students to the intricate relationship between sleep and mental health within the context of biological and evolutionary perspectives. By exploring how sleep patterns and mental health have evolved over generations, students will gain insights into the implications of changes in the environment on human health and behavior.

The Impact of Sleep on Adolescent Mental Health

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Lesson Plan Info

1 Lesson, 0.5 hours total

Created 8/6/2025

Updated 8/6/2025

Aligned to: Idaho Content Standards HS-LS-4.5, HS-LS-4.1, and HS-LS-3.3