LEARNING CYCLE

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HORMONES & SLEEP

HORMONES Sex hormones:

Start developing age at approx. age 8 for girls; age 10 for boys.

Affect adolescents not only physically but behaviorally as well. Girls: Estrogen – 10x more than boys Boys: Testosterone – 10x more than girls

May have dramatic effect on mood & emotions

SLEEP Children & adolescents need 9 ¼ hours of

sleep per night However, they typically only get 7 hours of

sleep.

What impact does this have? Emotional and behavioral problems Lower grades Increase in potential risky behavior and accidents

CIRCADIAN CLOCK Also known as the biological clock

particularly for sleep. Teenagers do have changing sleeping patterns

SHOULD SCHOOL START TIMES BE CHANGED? The case for:

Better moods of students Reduced tardiness and absenteeism Better grades

Obstacles Transportation After School activities & other programs Public Resources Other