Out-Sleeping Sleeping Beauty

Bring curiosity and engagement into your classroom with this unique lesson on the mysterious Sleeping Beauty Syndrome! Students will explore an accessible, well-researched text from Healthline: Medical information and health advice you can trust. and watch an insightful video from the Inside Out YouTube channel, giving them both a scientific and real-world perspective.

This lesson isn’t just about reading and watching — it’s about talking, questioning, and connecting. Students will dive into lively discussions about the syndrome, its effects, and the surprising science of sleep. Perfect for sparking interest in health, psychology, and human biology, while practicing critical thinking and communication skills.

Skills Students Will Develop:

• Reading comprehension through an authentic health-related article

• Listening and note-taking

• Speaking and discussion skills by exploring and debating the topic in pairs and groups

• Critical thinking while analyzing causes, symptoms, and impacts of the syndrome

• Cultural and scientific awareness about rare medical conditions

• Vocabulary building focused on health, psychology, and everyday language around sleep

Catchy, interactive, and thought-provoking — this lesson is sure to keep your students wide awake!