Outcome 1 Sprint • Exhibit 1 Case Study & Performance Math • Room 8 • Mr. Waugh
| Timestamp | Observed Action & Device Telemetry | Physiological & Biochemical State |
|---|---|---|
| 6:45 AM | Phone alarm rings. Hits snooze 3 times. Rolls out of bed exhausted. | Severe Sleep Inertia; acute morning brain fog. |
| 8:55 AM | Arrives in Period 1 Academic Science. Brain feels groggy and slow. | Reaction time slowed by ~25%; delayed memory recall. |
| 10:00 PM | Gets into bed with phone. Opens TikTok "For You" Page. | Blue light (~460nm) halts Melatonin release via SCN. |
| 11:45 PM | Snapchat streak alerts ping. Brain receives continuous dopamine hits. | Brain remains hyper-aroused; heart rate stays elevated. |
| 1:15 AM | Phone drops from hand. Sleep onset finally occurs. | Total sleep duration: 5.5 hours (Target: 9.0 hrs). |
Formula: 9.0 hrs (Target) − Actual Sleep = Daily Sleep Debt
Clinical Rule: 3 nights <6 hrs sleep slows brain reaction time by 20%–25% (feels like 0.05% BAC).
How did 5.5 hours of sleep cause morning sleep inertia and hurt Morgan's focus in Period 1 Science?
How did chronic sleep loss affect Morgan's mood, stress levels, and short temper with others?
How did severe exhaustion change how Morgan talked to friends and cooperated with varsity teammates?
Outcome 1 Test Bank & Study Guide • Guaranteed on Term 1 Quizzes • Room 8 • Mr. Waugh
Q1: Which hormone is suppressed when screen blue light hits retinal melanopsin receptors at night, and what gland stops releasing it?
Q2: During which deep restorative sleep stage does the pituitary gland release Human Growth Hormone (HGH) for muscle repair?
Q3: What clinical term describes the 30–90 minute morning brain fog after waking, and how does it hurt Period 1 focus?