Brain Power! Psychology for Kids (Part 2)
In this class we explore the brain, what it is, how it works, and how to develop it so that children might have a better understanding of their most important tool.
Jennifer Wynands (Author Jenny Mouse)
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(533)
What's included
8 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This class is meant to be a continuation of my Brain Power Part 1 course. Students taking this class should already have an understanding of what the brain is, what parts it has and what they do, and how the brain develops and learns. During each 25 minute lesson we will sing/ listen to a song about the brain as a warm up. We will then explore the brain together using online resources, and/ or prepared ppt summaries. During class will do an interactive game or activity to help solidify the information we have learned. Throughout the course I will be using big words for the brain such as cerebellum and cranial nerves with an explanation of what they mean. Week 1: We will learn what psychology is and how it is studied. Week 2: We will learn about the limbic system, its structures and role. Week 3: We will learn how the brain learns. Week 4: We will learn about how the brain stores memories.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In order to better understand the brain we may look at some instances of individual who have had brain damage and how they recovered. Please let me know ahead of class if this may be a trigger for your learner.
Supply List
Please come to class with paper and a pencil as we sometimes use paper for review games. Week 3 Lesson 1: Bring some 6-8 pieces of bite sized snacks. We will use them in a game. Week 4: Make sure you have paper and a pencil for week 4. Lesson 2: Bring some lego. Any additional resources that I would like the students to prepare will be requested ahead of class time.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2019
4.8
533reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
When I took my first psychology course in University I was hooked on the topic! I couldn't believe it had taken me so long to learn about my brain! The program I was in would not allow for a minor, but that did not stop me from taking every psychology course I could fit in my schedule! The more I studied psychology the stronger the feeling grew that it was a topic that should be learned early in life. If I could improve my own mind and memory so much as a late teen/ young adult, imagine how much impact a psychology course could have on a child's learning? Imagine how much it could change the life of someone who is neurodivergent if they could understand brain plasticity and adaptability? Psychology is a passion for me, that is why I am offering this course, and that is why I hope you will sign up!Reviews
Live Group Class
$49
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
25 min
Completed by 33 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-9 learners per class
