The Brain and LearningThe Brain and LearningAn Introduction to Learning and An Introduction to Learning and

the Nervous Systemthe Nervous System

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BrainstormBrainstorm

What does it mean to be What does it mean to be intelligent?intelligent?

Why do you think certain Why do you think certain people are smarter than people are smarter than others?others?

Just the Facts, Jack!Just the Facts, Jack!

Read the article aloud, taking Read the article aloud, taking turns.turns.Write five facts that you as a group Write five facts that you as a group felt were important ideas from the felt were important ideas from the reading.reading.Be prepared to present this Be prepared to present this information to the class.information to the class.

Learning StylesLearning StylesVerbal/linguisticVerbal/linguisticLogical/MathematicalLogical/MathematicalIntrapersonalIntrapersonalMusical/RhythmicMusical/RhythmicInterpersonalInterpersonalVisual/SpatialVisual/SpatialBodily/KinestheticBodily/KinestheticNaturalistNaturalist

Hemisphere DominanceHemisphere DominanceRight hemisphere functions: Left Hemisphere functions:

Connected to left side of the body

Integrates many inputs at once

Processes information more diffusely and simultaneously

Deals with space

Responsible for gestures, facial movements, and body language

Specializes in recognizing places, faces, objects, and music

Crucial side for artists, craftsman, and musicians

 

Connected to right side of body

Deals with inputs one at a time

Processes information in a linear and sequential manner

Deals with time

Responsible for verbal expression and language

Specializes in recognizing words and numbersDoes logical and analytical thinking

Crucial side for wordsmiths and engineers

   

 

   

Sticker KeySticker KeyLeft-brained – blueLeft-brained – blueRight-brained - redRight-brained - red

Verbal/linguistic - orangeVerbal/linguistic - orangeLogical/Math - yellowLogical/Math - yellowIntrapersonal - greenIntrapersonal - greenMusical/Rhythmic - purpleMusical/Rhythmic - purpleInterpersonal - pinkInterpersonal - pinkVisual/Spatial - blackVisual/Spatial - blackBodily/Kinesthetic - whiteBodily/Kinesthetic - whiteNaturalist - brownNaturalist - brown

Picture Splash:Picture Splash:What do you think this is?What do you think this is?

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TissueTissue

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OrganOrgan

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Organ SystemOrgan System

Central nervous Central nervous systemsystem – brain and – brain and spinal cordspinal cord

Peripheral nervous Peripheral nervous systemsystem – nerve cell – nerve cell pathways throughout pathways throughout organismorganism

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Whiteboard ActivityWhiteboard Activity

Whiteboards, cont.Whiteboards, cont.

Fill in the blank:Fill in the blank:Cell - __________________ - Cell - __________________ -

organ – organ system – organ – organ system – organismorganism

WhiteboardsWhiteboards

What are the two major What are the two major parts of the nervous parts of the nervous system?system?

Warm UpWarm UpWhich part of the brain is most likely Which part of the brain is most likely enhanced when a person is a visual enhanced when a person is a visual learner? learner? What about a bodily/kinesthetic? What about a bodily/kinesthetic? Logical/MathematicalLogical/Mathematical

EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER.EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER.

Personal Reflection AssignmentPersonal Reflection Assignment1. Write a two paragraph reflection on what you have 1. Write a two paragraph reflection on what you have learned about the brain and learning. learned about the brain and learning. Include:Include:1. How you viewed intelligence before and after this unit 1. How you viewed intelligence before and after this unit (look back at your first homework assignment!)(look back at your first homework assignment!)2. Your high and low preferences for learning styles and 2. Your high and low preferences for learning styles and two examples of things about yourself that follow this two examples of things about yourself that follow this criteria.criteria.3. Which parts of your brain are more developed than 3. Which parts of your brain are more developed than others? Make the connection between lobe and learner!others? Make the connection between lobe and learner!4. How will you apply this to your life? What can you do 4. How will you apply this to your life? What can you do to “train your brain”? to “train your brain”?

Any questions about your Any questions about your reflection?reflection?

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