Sleep is such a mysterious thing, because there is still so much research about the subject still going on. Researchers, experts, and people all over the world are still filled with questions about sleep. For example: Why do we need sleep? How much sleep does each person need? Why do we get sleep deprived? What are some of the sleep disorders that cause sleep deprivation? What are some solutions to sleep deprivation? I plan to address all of these issues in this paper. My original thesis question is: What are some of the causes of sleep deprivation? How does it affect the health and performance of a person? There have been some ineffective solutions. For adolescents, a later start time for schools may provide a solution. This may encourage the adolescents to get on a regular sleep schedule, wake up a little bit later, and therefore get more sleep.
             I have chosen to research this topic, because I do have a personal connection. I believe that most people actually have a personal connection to this subject. The majority of people have trouble sleeping. It has become an even bigger problem with adolescents. I personally feel that starting school early in the day is asking a lot for students like myself. I have noticed that it is very difficult for me to perform so early in the morning. This is why students are falling asleep in schools. I sometimes have trouble sleeping as well.
             The problem of sleep deprivation is one that has been getting bigger and bigger in today's schools. More and more students are falling asleep in class. With so many standardized tests hitting the students, they feel that they need to be performing well. How can they do this, however, if they are deprived of sleep? Research does show that sleep de privation can really cause problems in learning, memory, motivation, and overall performance of the student.
             Sleep deprivation has become a bigger and bigger problem in America. It ha...