Brain Growth and Neuroplasticity

Elementary Lesson – Your Brain is Like A Muscle

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

http://vid.ly/3c0x2k

Instructions:

1. 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.
2. List 5 things that can make your brain stronger.
3. Make a poster to illustrate how your brain can get stronger.

Secondary Lesson – What Is Neuroplasticity?

Please start by sharing this video with your students.

Instructions:

1. 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.
2. List 5 activities you have mastered since you were born. (Hint: reading)
3. List 5 new activities you would like to master.
4. Make a poster illustrating both.