Houston, We Have A Problem
A WEBQUEST to support the NIH Curriculum Supplement Series- Sleep,
Sleep Disorders, and Biological Rhythms & the PsychSim activity on EEG
& Sleep Stages
Created by
Mr. Patrick MacLaughlin
For the first part of this activity, you will need to have
completed the Psychsim activity below. Be sure to identify
answers to all slides before moving on to the next slide.
PsychSim- Sleep Activity
Hypothetical Scenario
- Next, you will use a hypothetical scenario to learn about the
physiology and major stages of sleep.
- You will be able to determine what sleep is from this activity
and what is going on physiologically during this time
- Follow the link below and click on Houston, We Have a Problem
Evaluating Sleep
- As you navigate through the data for each astronaut,
use the information in your textbook and other
supplemental resources to evaluate the behavior of each
individual.
-Complete Astronaut Telemetry Evaluation Form for each
individual and answer the questions in complete
paragraphs.
Astronaut Telemetry Evaluation Form
(Please print out completed form and submit with journal answers to questions that follow)
Astronaut
Astronaut Jordan
Astronaut Rodriguez
Astronaut Chen
Sleep State
Useful data
Data that was not useful
After you have completed the activity, please reflect on the following
questions, and respond in paragraph form.
1.
How can you distinguish between REM and NREM sleep? Between REM and wakefulness? NREM and
wakefulness?
2.
During a normal night’s sleep, we cycle through NREM and REM sleep several times. This cycling is called
an ultradian rhythm because the cycle time is less than 24 hours. What can you conclude about sleep
from this investigation?
3.
Explain why REM sleep is sometimes referred to as Paradoxical Sleep
4.
A friend tells you that she has been having terrible nightmares but can’t remember them when she
awakens. In an effort to help her, you decide to spend the night observing her as she sleeps and
awakening her when you think a dream is occurring. How are you able to detect that she is dreaming? On
the basis of what you have learned form the Sleep Simulation, what would you notice about the occurrence
and length of the sleep stages?
Based on your understanding of the modules that you’ve completed,
complete the chart below, and submit this with your journal answers.
Physiological Process
Brain activity
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Blood flow to the brain
Respiration
Airway resistance
Body temperature
Sexual arousal
During NREM
During REM