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Classical Music and Falling Asleep

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Can background music help someone fall asleep faster? You observe ten nursery-age participants over ten days during nap time. On odd days the room stays silent. On even days classical music plays in the background. You time how long each person takes to fall asleep. A person counts as asleep after five minutes with no movement. The results show that the participants fall asleep faster on days with classical music playing.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that children made to listen to classical music will be able to fall asleep more quickly.

Method & Materials

You will need to get permission from the nursery school and the parents of the selected children to observe their children’s sleeping pattern for 10 days. You will also need a classical music CD, a CD player, and a stopwatch.
You will need permission from the nursery school and the parents of the selected children to observe their children’s sleeping pattern for 10 days. You will also need a classical music CD, a CD player, and a stopwatch.

Results

The results showed that the children were able to fall asleep more quickly on the days that the classical music was playing in the background. This proves that the hypothesis is true.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting because it explores the effects of classical music on children's sleep. It also shows how important consistency is for children to feel secure.

Also Consider

Variations of this experiment could include trying different types of music like lullabies or pop music. Another variation could be to compare the results by checking the number of times the children wake up during their nap time.

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