Here is one model of the lesson plans Dr. Jean developed for Grade 7 students which provided a wealth of diversity with eighteen [18] different cultures. What a treat!
Background: Returning to the classroom a few years ago to pilot the Brain Science Curriculum developed by Jesse Payne, Educational Director of the Amen Clinics, inc. [Brain Science Curriculum: Making a Good Brain Great!] Newport Beach, CA: Amen Clinics, inc., afforded me firsthand that wonderful experience of interrelating with twenty-five (25) smiling faces. I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Daniel Amen during conferences offered by Eric Jensen through the Jensen Learning Corporation.
Brain Science Curriculum – Session 1
The best feedback had already begun in Session 1 – so dear to a teacher’s heart when students are respected and have a Voice. I so loved this whole experience!
What a day; What a day; What a Marvellous Day!
Session 1 –
An Introduction to Your Brain and Your Life
Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Describe the consistency of the brain and some of its main parts.
- Using the Brain “Recipe” in this unit, students prepare a “brain in a bag” to use during Session 1 so they may teach parents what they have learned DAY 1.
- Identify twelve “big ideas” about the brain (based on a presentation they will watch during the session).
- Identify the “brain words” that are defined during the presentation.
- Summarize stories in the news and current events that highlight the importance of the brain
- Respond to an assessment to determine what they have learned about the brain so far.
Brain Science Curriculum – Session 1
The best feedback had already begun in Session 1 – so dear to a teacher’s heart when students are respected and have a Voice. I so loved this whole experience!
What a day; What a day; What a Marvellous Day!
Session 1 –
An Introduction to Your Brain and Your Life
Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Describe the consistency of the brain and some of its main parts.
- Using the Brain “Recipe” in this unit, students prepare a “brain in a bag” to use during Session 1 so they may teach parents what they have learned DAY 1.
- Identify twelve “big ideas” about the brain (based on a presentation they will watch during the session).
- Identify the “brain words” that are defined during the presentation.
- Summarize stories in the news and current events that highlight the importance of the brain
- Respond to an assessment to determine what they have learned about the brain so far.
Feedback – Day 1
Liked
- Learning about the brain
- Whole session because it’s lively
- Making the brain texture
- Mixing the ingredients and squishing the substance
- Making ‘brain’ with my friends
Feedback – Day 1
Doing to learn
* Making up the texture
* Copying notes from the board
* Pair/share to music
* Learning about the lobes
* Listening that occipital lobe deals with vision
Need more explanation about:
* How the brain works
* Why we are working on the brain
* Meaning of some of the words
* What controls what
* More on how the brain works so well
How to improve session:
* More activities
* More fun
* Asking more questions
* Listening and paying attention
* Go slower
* More time to let info sink in
Students to improve session:
* Listening
* Participating more
* Reading over notes
* Concentrating on what is going on
* Learning brainy words
* Pair/share definitions
* Writing in our group
* Learning functions of the lobes
* How big is a baby’s brain
* More about axons
* Brain scans
How the brain is forms
* More movement
* Students say what they do not understand
* Students being more quiet
* Nothing (like session as it is)
* Play more music
* More time to write
* Paying more attention
* Taking notes
* Bringing in my glasses
One word best describing learning today:
– Fun
– Excellent
– Not perfect but close
– Mushy brain
– Brain texture
– Brain
– Very good
– Awesome
– Great
– Mushy
Brain “Recipe”
(from Pacific Science Center and the Group Health Cooperative in Seattle, Washington)
Materials
1.5 cups (360 ml) instant potato flakes
2.5 cups (600 ml) hot water
2 cups (480 ml) clean sand
1 gallon ziplock-type bag
Procedure
Combine all ingredients in the ziplock bag and mix thoroughly. It should weigh about 3 lbs. (1.35 kg) and have the consistency of a real brain.
Biographical Profile of Jean Seville Suffield, DNM
With her experience in business and the many years in educational administration, Dr. Jean has gained a wealth of knowledge and acquired innumerable strategies in working with people throughout the world with schools and leadership being close to her heart. Dr. Jean particularly enjoyed playing a key role in the 1st Glasser Quality School, Rochester School [Bogotá, Colombia] recognized by William Glasser International, Inc. Dr. Jean’s Certification in brain-based teaching and learning with the Jensen Learning Corporation, her work in Biofeedback, the Insight Genius on frequencies, Quantum Health and Wellness Coaching, and self-healing through the ©Brain, Soul Success System as a coach with Dr. Louise Swartswalter, have brought her to this moment in time to help at all levels of a community. You may reach Dr. Jean at jean@choice-makers.com/ to obtain more information. Her website is in progress but may be viewed at www.choice-makers.com to offer feedback. Check for her new programs which shall commence m January 2021. Stay tuned and in touch.
