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Mindset Matters: Exploring Brain Plasticity

Lesson Plan

Mindset Matters: Exploring Brain Plasticity

Understand brain plasticity and growth mindset

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of brain plasticity and how it supports a growth mindset. Through a video demonstration, group discussions, and engaging activities, students will learn how their brains can change and grow with effort and practice. This lesson is important as it encourages students to adopt a positive learning attitude, understanding that intelligence and abilities can be developed over time, which is crucial for their transition to 6th grade.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand brain plasticity and growth mindset

Materials

Video: How to Grow Your Brain, Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Brain Plasticity and Growth Mindset, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what students know about the brain.
  • Introduce the concept of brain plasticity and growth mindset.
  • Explain the importance of understanding how our brains can change and grow.

Step 2

Video Demonstration

5 mins

  • Show the video How to Grow Your Brain.
  • Ask students to note down interesting facts or questions they have during the video.

Step 3

Group Discussion

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with discussion questions to explore their thoughts on brain plasticity and growth mindset.
  • Encourage students to share their notes from the video and discuss how they can apply these concepts to their learning.

Step 4

Activity: Growth Mindset in Action

20 mins

  • Distribute the worksheet on brain plasticity and growth mindset.
  • Have students complete the worksheet individually or in pairs.
  • Discuss the answers as a class, highlighting key points about how effort and practice can lead to brain growth.

Step 5

Closure

10 mins

  • Recap the main points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply a growth mindset in their daily lives.
  • Ask students to share one thing they learned about brain plasticity and how it can help them in the future.
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Discussion

Brain Plasticity and Growth Mindset

A discussion to explore students' understanding of brain plasticity and how it relates to a growth mindset.

What is brain plasticity?

Brain plasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience.







How can understanding brain plasticity help us in learning?

Understanding brain plasticity can help us realize that our abilities can improve with effort and practice.







What is a growth mindset and how does it differ from a fixed mindset?

A growth mindset is the belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work, while a fixed mindset believes abilities are static.







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Worksheet

Brain Plasticity and Growth Mindset

This worksheet helps students explore the concepts of brain plasticity and growth mindset through reflective questions and activities.

Describe a time when you learned something new and felt your brain growing.








List three ways you can practice a growth mindset in your daily life.








Why is it important to understand that intelligence can be developed?








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