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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Observing Patients in a Sleep Clinic

For Students 9th - 10th
Answer this five-question quiz pertaining to the passage "Observing Patients in a Sleep Clinic."
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BBC

Bbc: Sleep: Daily Rhythm Test

For Students 9th - 10th
Answer these four questions about your sleep habits, then see a graphic representation of your natural circadian rhythm of alertness and sleepiness over a 24 hour period.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: What to Do if You Can't Sleep

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you had trouble sleeping lately? Come and see why that might be and some solutions to this problem. This site also includes some fun facts about sleeping and links to related sites.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: African Trypanosomiasis

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough summary of the parasite which causes African sleeping sickness. Topics include agents of transmission, geographical distribution, symptoms, life cycle and treatment options.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Nature Resets Body's Clock

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on a recent study which found that people who spent a week in the woods experience a shift of two hours in their internal clocks. Includes a list of vocabulary words from the article.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: I'm Growing Up but Am I Normal?

For Students 9th - 10th
Witnessing changes that take place on your body can sometimes be a confusing experience. Are the changes normal? Are you changing in ways unlike anyone else? This site may help to relieve some worries that an adolescent may be pondering....