Emotions and the Brain - Part 1

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Elementary Lesson – Emotions and the Brain

Instructions:

1. Watch the video and answer the questions below:

2. How would you define emotions?

3. What kinds of things do our brains do when we experience emotions?

4. How can you explain the difference between the emotional/feeling brain and our thinking brain?

Secondary Lesson – Emotions and the Brain

Instructions:

1. Watch the video and answer the following:

2. What is the difference between the thinking brain and the feeling brain? Cite evidence from the video. You may want to watch this video several times to complete the assignment. 

3. Extend your thinking – share an experience where your feeling brain dominated your thinking brain. What was the outcome?