Essential Questions

1. What catastrophic events in history have been caused by sleep deprivation?

2. Is there more pressure today for teenagers to be involved in an increasing number of extracurricular activities to gain college admission, which results in sleep deprivation?

3. How does sleep deprivation impact the physical and mental health of teenagers?

4. How does sleep deprivation impact the academic performance of teenagers?

5. Would a later start to the school day result in more sleep and, thus, improved health and better academic performance for teenagers?