The Importance of Sleep For Learning and Behavior

Sleep is a necessary action humans need in order to survive, yet often it is neglected. The importance of sleep ranges from poor health defects to lack of performance in schools. The research question addressed in this project is “How does sleep affect a student’s behavior and learning?” The rationale for this topic was the lack of information provided about sleep’s importance in schools. The project associated with this capstone is a website. The goal of the website is to enlighten educators and parents/guardians on the importance of sleep and show ways to implement changes within schools and at home. In order to reach as many people as possible to educate them on the importance of sleep. In the future, this website will continue to be an educational source for others. It will be updated as future research emerges, as well as in response to recommendations from peers and colleagues