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Brain Gym Growth Lesson Plan

Students will build a simple neuron model and explain neuroplasticity in their own words, then state one way practice helps grow their brain.

This lesson introduces basic brain science and promotes a growth mindset by showing how practice physically strengthens neural connections, empowering students to see learning as brain “exercise.”

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduce Neuron Model

5 minutes

Step 2

Pipe Cleaner Build

10 minutes

Step 3

Discuss Practice Link

5 minutes

Step 4

Quiz

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflect

5 minutes

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Your Brain Is a Muscle

Meet the Neuron

Neuron Parts

Building Connections

Growth Mindset

Practice = Brain Exercise

Let’s Build a Neuron

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Brain True/False

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Brain Gym Growth

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Breasia Austin

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