Why Do We Dream?
The Big Idea
Explore the nightly theater of the human mind. Discover the science behind REM sleep and memory consolidation, and learn why we experience vivid, strange hallucinations in the dark every single night.
Key Vocabulary & Concepts
Hands-On Observation Checklist
Teacher & Parent Discussion Starters
- Why is understanding why do we dream? important in everyday real life?
- What variable or factor had the biggest impact when testing the simulation?
- How does this concept connect to another science topic you have learned about?
Why Do We Dream?
Explore the nightly theater of the human mind. Discover the science behind REM sleep and memory consolidation, and learn why we experience vivid, strange hallucinations in the dark every single night.
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