Sleep

As well as including interesting facts about sleep, this magazine investigates how much sleep we need and what happens when we don't get enough.

Why do we need sleep, and what happens in our brains when we dream? Sleep is a fascinating edition of HighWire Magazine that examines the importance of rest for both the body and mind. Students explore a wide range of genres, from scientific articles to anecdotal reports and creative writing. Articles like Let Us Sleep: The Teenage Body Clock, Catnapping: Animal Sleep Patterns, and The World of Dreams: Your Secret Life uncover the science behind circadian rhythms, the sleeping habits of different species, and the mysterious world of dreams. This issue encourages readers to reflect on their own sleep routines and the broader cultural and biological reasons sleep is so essential to our health and wellbeing.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds understanding of human biology and sleep science
• Supports development of informative reading and summarising skills
• Encourages personal health awareness and self-reflection
• Enhances vocabulary through cross-genre reading

Classroom Ideas:

• Track and chart students' sleep patterns over a week
• Explore dream interpretation as a creative writing prompt
• Compare sleep needs across different animals in a science project
• Conduct a mock debate on school start times for teenagers

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages: 10+
• Book size: 210mm x 297mm
• Softcover magazine format
• No hazardous materials - safe for school use