Tiny Wonders Lab•Science Activity Card•Earth
Why Do We Dream?
Ref: TWL-WHY-DO-WE-DREAM
Grade Level: 3-8
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
#Human Body#Brain#Sleep
Hands-On Observation Checklist
1. Predict & Form HypothesisWhat do you think causes why do we dream??
2. Explore Digital LabInteract with the simulation and note patterns.
3. Record Key FindingsWrite down 2 new facts discovered during the lab.
4. Explain to a PartnerShare your conclusions with a classmate or parent.
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?
Tiny Wonders Lab — Interactive Science & Physics Exploration
www.tinywonderslab.com/wonders/why-do-we-dream
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.