Neuroscience for Young Scholars: Part 2
Mwalimu Saarah
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(9)
Part 1 is not a prerequisite!
In this 4 week interactive course, students will discover the exciting world of the brain! How does our brain influence our memory, emotions, and movements? Is it possible to strengthen our brains? Let's get our questions answered!
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 4
This part 2 course meets for 4 weeks. Students will learn about the following topics listed throughout our multiday course. We will create our own brain models, conduct experiments, and at the end of each session (as time permits), students will have their knowledge tested through trivia games. Session 1: Memory and the Brain -Memory Experiment -Materials: 2 sheets of paper, pen or pencil Session 2: Emotions and the Brain -Emotion Collage Activity - Materials: magazines with pictures of...
This class is taught in English.
-Students will gain a better understanding and appreciation for their their brains. With this knowledge, students will learn practical ways to improve their brain function. -Structure/function, cause/effects, patterns/relationships, project based learning/creativity/application
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience Master of Art in Teaching Professional Educator License Certified in Elementary Education 1-6th for Science, Literacy, Math, History, Social Studies
Session 1: Memory and the Brain -Memory Experiment -Materials: 2 sheets of paper, pen or pencil Session 2: Emotions and the Brain -Emotion Collage Activity - Materials: magazines with pictures of people, scissors, glue, white paper or white poster board. Session 3: Neuroplasticity & Having a Growth Mindset, Brain charades, reflections & Trivia -Students will act out the functions of the brain in an interactive game. The functions include: Vision, Smell, Taste, Touch, Hearing, Emotions, Movement, Memory, Speech, Heart Rate, Breathing, Thinking, Planning, Problem Solving, Reading,Control Hormones, Sleep, Balance, Eating, and Drinking -Student Project/Presentation Intro Session 4: Building our brain + Student Presentation.
-Safety is our top priority. I advise parents/guardians/adults to provide supervision during session 2 for our use of scissors.
https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/brain.html https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/general-science/human-brain/ https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/patient-caregiver-education/brain-basics-understanding-sleep#4https://parentingscience.com/benefits-of-play/ https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-ages-2-7-matter-so-much-brain-development
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(9)
Greetings students and parents! It is my pleasure to welcome you to our learning lab. Let me offer you some tea! I am a licensed and certified educator with 4 years of experience teaching literacy, science, math, history, and social studies in...
Group Class
$80
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
2-12 learners per class
