The Right Ratio of Rest: Proportional Reasoning Unit

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NASA STEM

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decimals percents percentages fractions circadian rhythms sleep patterns importance of sleep convert fractions to decimals convert decimals to percents circadian clock sleep schedule biological clock different colors of light affect sleep czeisler rational numbers ratios proportions cole middle school fraction wheels sleep journal dave williams sleeping in space 5e lesson 5 e lesson eg-2005-09-08-larc why is sleep so critical to good health and why is nasa interested in studying sleep patterns? nasa researchers are looking at the circadian timing system to help them understand how to better schedule the astronauts' work and sleep to avoid errors how to help them adjust to the space environment and how to help them maintain a healthy schedule in space. while watching the nasa educational video students will learn about circadian rhythms and how they affect their daily lives. using hands-on lessons students will develop proportional reasoning

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Health Studies Mathematics Ratios and Proportions Nutrition, Food Science, Dietetics

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Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

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The Right Ratio of Rest: Proportional Reasoning Unit

NASA astronauts and scientists discuss the importance of the right amount of rest. Students then apply mathematics as they record and analyze data they collect about their sleep habits.