Health (30 mins)
Objective: Connect sleep, food, movement, and mood.
Mini Lesson: Sleep affects memory, emotions, focus; teens need about 8–10 hours.
Activity: Create a “Better Day Routine” (morning + after school + bedtime).
Exit Ticket: Choose 1 sleep habit to improve this week.
Sleep is like a battery charger for your brain. When you sleep enough, your brain can:
remember what you learned (better memory)
control emotions (less irritability and overreacting)
focus better in school and activities
make better decisions
Teens usually need about 8–10 hours of sleep each night. When you don’t get enough sleep, your mood can drop faster, stress feels bigger, and it’s harder to concentrate.
A strong routine also helps mental health because it keeps your body steady:
Food gives your brain fuel (skipping meals can lead to low energy and mood swings).
Movement lowers stress chemicals and helps you feel calmer.
Sleep helps your body recover and your mind reset.
Activity: “Better Day Routine”
Create a simple routine with 3 parts:
Morning: (example: drink water, breakfast, quick stretch)
After school: (example: snack, homework time, short walk)
Bedtime: (example: no phone 30–60 minutes before bed, shower, quiet reading)
Exit Ticket
Pick one sleep habit you will improve this week (example: earlier bedtime, no phone before bed, consistent wake-up time).
Questions (1–5)
Why is sleep important for your memory, emotions, and focus?
How many hours of sleep do teens usually need each night?
What can happen to your mood or behavior when you don’t get enough sleep? Name two.
Write one “Better Day Routine” habit for morning, after school, and bedtime.
What is one sleep habit you will improve this week, and how will you do it?