Neuroscience & Brain Science - Session #3

BRAIN GROWTH AND NEUROPLASTICITY

We hope that the lessons are helpful to you and your children.

Elementary Lesson – Your Brain is Like A Muscle

Instructions:

1. Please start by sharing this video from ClassDojo with your students.

2. After watching the video, ask your students to think about how Mojo felt and his learning challenges. Identify one way you have felt like Mojo.

3. List 5 things that can make your brain stronger.

4. Make a poster to illustrate how your brain can get stronger.

Secondary Lesson – What Is Neuroplasticity?

Instructions:

1. Please start by sharing this video with your students.

2. After watching the video, consider a time when you rewired your brain. You may not have known it at the time, but you now know that it it is possible to go from non-learner to learner.

3. List 5 activities you have mastered since you were born. (Hint: reading)

4. List 5 new activities you would like to master.

5. Make a poster illustrating both.