Brain Power! Psychology for Kids
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)
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4.8
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What's included
32 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Students will need to answer questions throughout the week and short assignments some weeks.Assessment
No formal assessment. Learner progress will be tracked by their answers to questions and participation. If you desire a formal assessment send me a message and one can be arranged.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
Students will need to introduce themselves before the start of our class, and respond to a discussion question each week to get them thinking before completing the class content. These are designed to get the students thinking about the topic. Students can either respond by typing or sending a video. There will be two lessons to complete a week. Each lesson is designed to take 20-30 minutes to complete. There will be links provided to online resources that the children will visit such as websites, games, and videos. They will use these resources along with pre-recorded lectures to complete the course content. 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. This course introduces children to psychology topics. Children will learn about memory, development, social emotional development, attention, behavior, neuropsychology, understanding research, MRI, neural circuits, and cognition (among many other topics). Are you a teacher or leader of a large homeschool group? Contact for a teacher discount of up to 90% off!
Learning Goals
Students will gain an understanding of the brain, its parts, and what it does.
Syllabus
32 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
What is the Brain?
Students will explore the brain’s location, purpose, and major parts. They will watch videos, read articles, and discuss what the brain might feel like. A hands-on activity will compare brain texture to Jello, followed by a homework assignment to create a Jello brain model. Lesson 2:
What Does Your Brain Do?
Students will learn how the brain controls thinking, movement, and sensation. They will watch lectures, play a brain functions game, and read about nerves. Activities include drawing and naming a brain and learning about Brian the Brain. Lesson 3:
The Parts of the Brain
This lesson covers the brain stem, cerebellum, and cerebrum. Students will discuss their importance, watch videos on brain lobes, and complete an activity to name and identify different lobes. Lesson 4:
Brain Hemispheres
Students will explore how each brain hemisphere controls the opposite side of the body. They will watch videos debunking left- and right-brain myths and learn why the brain is lumpy. Homework includes coloring and labeling brain parts. Other Details
Learning Needs
Additional materials can be provided to support unique learning needs on request. Audio recordings of readings, subtitles on videos, handouts, and other personalized materials are available on request.
Parental Guidance
We will be looking at some studies of children who have brain injuries during week 3 in order to understand Brain Plasticity. If this happens to be a trigger for your child please let me know.
Supply List
There will be some provided handouts that students can print and complete. Students should have some paper and a pencil with when they are completing class content. It is best if students could have the following objects at each lesson in order to participate in hands on demonstrations/ activities. Week 1 paper and pencil For after lecture activity: pack of jello, tin foil, spray oil (or oil to stop the jello from sticking), hot water Week 2 brain parts hand out (sent ahead of class time) two small objects of the same size and shape, two pieces of tin foil (enough to wrap around the objects with some excess), scissors Week 3 play dough, coin paper, pencil, eraser Week 4 paper and pencil Week 7 Bring some snacks to the first lesson Week 8. Bring some lego blocks Week 13 2 clear containers of different sizes, a measuring cup, water
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://kids.kiddle.co/ https://www.amnh.org/ https://www.ducksters.com/ https://www.kidzworld.com/ highlightkids.com childhelp.org kidshelpphone.ca www.childline.org.uk kidshelpline.com.au
Joined September, 2019
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532reviews
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
Self-Paced Class
$12
weekly32 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 14 learners
Ages: 8-12
