Night owl

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/night-owl

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the chronotype?Eveningness; characterized by a phase-delayed circadian rhythm
2. What is the genetic influence?Variations in genes like PER, CRY, and CLOCK are associated with chronotype
3. Why do night owls feel sleepy later than others?Their bodies have special genes that shift the timing of their sleep, so they feel sleepy later and wake up later.
4. How can being a night owl affect school or work?Because most schools and jobs start early, night owls may feel tired, miss out on sleep, and find it hard to stay alert.

Chronobiology: The scientific study of biological rhythms and their impact on living organisms.
Circadian Rhythm: The approximately 24-hour cycle of biological processes that influences sleep-wake patterns, hormone release, and other physiological functions.
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS): A sleep disorder characterized by a significant delay in the sleep-wake cycle, making it difficult to fall asleep and wake at conventional times.
Social Jetlag: The discrepancy between an individual's biological clock and the social clock imposed by work, school, or other daily commitments.