Today we introduced our first unit 3 topic: Biological Rhythms & Sleep. We discussed biological rhythms and defined circadian rhythms as those that last around 24 hours.
Can people cope with total isolation in a confined space? What would our sleep cycles be like without the sun? Michael Siffre (below) is a French geologist who has performed many temporal isolation studies - those that remove time cues - to investigate these questions.
Here is an interesting interview with him from 2008 - fascinating reading.
I handed out research booklets today; here is a copy. They don't look very exciting but will be immensely helpful in preparing for the exam and in writing essays. Examiners want to know that you can engage with research and it is my plan that these will help. BRING YOURS TO EVERY LESSON.
Here is today's powerpoint on circadian rhythms.
Keep checking this blog after lessons.
Mrs Watson
Can people cope with total isolation in a confined space? What would our sleep cycles be like without the sun? Michael Siffre (below) is a French geologist who has performed many temporal isolation studies - those that remove time cues - to investigate these questions.
Here is an interesting interview with him from 2008 - fascinating reading.
I handed out research booklets today; here is a copy. They don't look very exciting but will be immensely helpful in preparing for the exam and in writing essays. Examiners want to know that you can engage with research and it is my plan that these will help. BRING YOURS TO EVERY LESSON.
Here is today's powerpoint on circadian rhythms.
Keep checking this blog after lessons.
Mrs Watson
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