The Human Brain
The human brain develops from the back to the front. True or False
True
Emotions give us information about how we are feeling. True or False
True
A) Gorilla
B) Sperm Whale
C) Blue Whale
B) Sperm Whale
Regulation is about how we:
A) Manage our emotions
B) Manage our behaviors
C) Manage our stress
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Self-awareness helps us in social situations. True or False
True
The human brain has enough electricity in it to light a 60 watt light bulb. True or False
True
Emotions influence how we learn. True or False
True
Animals feel emotions. True or False
True
Different 'behaviors' are expected at different times.
Give an example of how you would behave in 2 different places.
1. Library and Birthday party
2. Swimming pool and hospital
3. Playground and classroom
You don't need to use social skills when you are working as part of a group. True or False
False.
Social skills are used a lot during group work. Good social skills help everyone in the group get along.
This part of the brain that responds to emotions is:
A) Amygdala
B) Prefrontal Cortex
C) Hippocampus
A) Amygdala
What does SEL stand for?
Social Emotional Learning
This animal brain takes up 80% of the animal's body.
A) Squid
B) Koala
C) Spider
C) Spider
Spiders have very large brains for their size, some spiders having brains that take up 80% of their body. Spider brains can also take on very interesting shapes, existing not only in the spiders head, but spilling into other body cavities and legs
Deep breathing is a form of regulation. True or False
True.
Social skills are what we use to communicate and interact with each other. Give 3 examples of social skills.
1. Cooperating
2. Sharing
3. Listening
4. Using manners
We all need to use 'tricks' or 'strategies' to help our brains pay attention. True or False
True!
A person can experience many different emotions throughout the day. This is a normal part of being human. True or False
True.
Our emotions can change throughout the day depending on what is going on around you.
Which animal is the smartest?
A) Dolphin
B) Chimpanzee
C) Dogs
B) Chimpanzee
Unsurprisingly, chimpanzees are one of the most intelligent animals on this planet—next to humans, of course
What is self-management?
A) regulating emotions to handle stress
B) controlling impulses
C) persevering in overcoming obstacles
D) all of the above
D) All of the above
What is self-awareness?
1) Assessing our own feelings, interests, values and strengths, maintaining self-confidence.
The hippocampus is:
A) the thinking center of the brain
B) the storage vault of memory and learning
C) the brain's security guard
B) the storage vault of memory and learning.
Name 6 emotions
1. sad
2. happy
3. mad
4. jealous
5. scared
6. anxious
Which animal has 32 brains?
A Leech has 32 brains. A leech's internal structure is segregated into 32 separate segments, and each of these segments has its own brain.
Name some 'tricks' or 'behaviors' that help you pay attention to the teacher in class.
1. Do not interrupt when the teacher is talking.
2. Raise your hand to speak.
3. Thinking about what the teacher is talking about.
4. Sitting where you are supposed to sit
What does social awareness mean?
1) Understanding Different perspectives and empathizing with others.
2) Recognizing and appreciating similarities and differences.
3) Learning how to behave in different social situations.