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Brain Power: Exploring the Connection Between Emotions and the Mind

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Brain Power: Exploring the Connection Between Emotions and the Mind - Session 1

Introduce 5th grade students to the connection between the brain and emotions, and help them understand emotional regulation.

Understanding the brain-emotion connection fosters emotional intelligence and self-regulation, crucial for personal and social development.

Audience

5th Grade Elementary School Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Engaging activities, video, discussion, and quiz.

Materials

Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?, and Brain Power Quiz - Session 1

Prep

Lesson Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Video

10 minutes

  • Briefly introduce the connection between the brain and emotions.
  • Show the video Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions? to illustrate the concept of the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain.
  • Ask students to share one thing they noticed about how emotions can influence behavior.

Step 2

Guided Discussion and Activity

10 minutes

  • Lead a discussion on why understanding emotions is important.
  • Facilitate a group activity where students act out different emotions and discuss triggers.
  • Encourage recording of feelings and thoughts on a chart for visual understanding.

Step 3

Quiz and Wrap-Up

10 minutes

  • Administer the Brain Power Quiz - Session 1 to assess understanding.
  • Review quiz answers with the class and address any misconceptions.
  • Summarize key points about the brain's role in emotional responses.
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Brain Power Quiz - Session 1

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Brain Power: Exploring the Connection Between Emotions and the Mind - Session 2

Deepen students' understanding of emotional intelligence and explore practical strategies for managing emotions.

Building on prior knowledge, this session empowers students to apply practical strategies to regulate emotions and enhance overall well-being.

Audience

5th Grade Elementary School Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Review, video, discussion, and quiz.

Materials

Tools for Managing Your Emotions, and Brain Power Quiz - Session 2

Prep

Session 2 Preparation

15 minutes

  • Review key takeaways from Session 1, focusing on the connection between the brain and emotions.
  • Watch the video Tools for Managing Your Emotions to understand practical emotion management strategies.
  • Prepare reflection questions for group discussion.
  • Familiarize with quiz questions in Brain Power Quiz - Session 2.
  • Ensure video and quiz technologies are functional.

Step 1

Review and Connect

5 minutes

  • Briefly review major concepts from Session 1.
  • Ask students to recall one key learning about how the brain influences emotions.

Step 2

Video and Guided Discussion

15 minutes

  • Show the video Tools for Managing Your Emotions that outlines strategies for identifying and managing emotions.
  • Facilitate a discussion on how these strategies can be applied in real-life situations and ask students to share examples of when they might use these tools.
  • Encourage students to write down their thoughts on a reflection sheet.

Step 3

Quiz and Wrap-Up

10 minutes

  • Administer the Brain Power Quiz - Session 2 to assess understanding of emotional management strategies.
  • Review quiz responses with the class, clarifying any misconceptions.
  • Summarize session insights and emphasize the importance of practicing emotional regulation.
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Brain Power Quiz - Session 2

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