The Brain
What part of the brain is responsible for decision making and self control?
What is the Frontal Lobe?
What was Phineas' job before the accident?
Foreman on the railroad construction crew, in charge of blasting through rock
What is a concussion?
A type of brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth
What was the item that pierced Phineas' skull called?
Tamping iron
Ms Monde is this old.
What is 24?
What is the difference between an open and a closed brain injury?
Closed: no open wound or fracture, a concussion, when the brain hits the inside of the skull, it's dangerous because it could swell and cut off oxygen
Open: a puncture or a fracture, open to infection, room to swell
Phineas's doctor prescribes him drugs shortly after treating his injury. What is the name of the medical theory that his prescription is based on?
His doctor is basing his treatment and prescription on the "Four Humors" theory. These drugs are meant to purge his body of "imbalanced" humors.
True or False: You have to get hit in the head to get a concussion.
False!
Name one thing Phineas did after the accident that was shocking.
Walked, talked, joked around on the porch, said he'd be back to work in a few days, took notes in his journal, etc.
Ms Monde says these phrases the most.
Name at least 2 and at least 3 for double points
Possible answers:
Language!
Bummer dog
What's up?
I don't care.
My friends
Yo chill, chill!
Why do adolescents exhibit similar behaviors to Gage despite not having brain damage?
What is their frontal lobe (prefrontal cortex) is still developing
True or False: Phineas went back to work at his old job after he recovered.
True
True or False: A concussion always includes losing consciousness or passing out.
False
What year did the accident happen?
1848
What did we learn about this unit in ELA class? Why is it important in general?
Possible responses: We are learning about the brain and its functions and how to compare informational texts to each other. Its important that we learn how to compare texts and that we learn how the brain functions so we can better understand ourselves!
Name two ways brain injuries can be caused.
Penetration of the skull (Phineas), head trauma/blow to the head, stroke, lack of oxygen, infection/illness, tumor, etc.
List one advantage and one disadvantage about Phineas's open brain injury.
Possible disadvantages: His brain was susceptible to infection (lack of blood brain barrier).
List TWO signs of a concussion
True or False: In 1828, Louis Pasteur discovered what he called "germs"
False
How can I succeed best in ELA class?
Read the full text, complete activities fully, show up to class on time, show up to school every day. Advocate for myself.
What is the Cerebral Cortex (frontal lobe, parietal, temporal, occipital) responsible for ?
Memory, Vision, decision making, self control, personality, emotion.
What is one behavior Phineas showed after his "full recovery"?
Possible responses: He is unreliable. He insults old workmates and friends. He is impulsive/sporadic and uses profanity. He changes his orders from minute to minute.
Which sports or recreational activities lead to the most concussions among children and youth ages 5-18?
Name 2 for full points 1 for half
Bicycling, football, basketball, playground activities, and soccer
What part of the brain was injured during Phineas' accident?
Frontal lobe, prefrontal cortex
Trivia:
Ms Monde's pet?
Ms. Monde's favorite color?
Ms Monde's favorite pastime?
Ms. Monde's favorite anime (there are two)
Cat (Her name is Nafta)
Blue (black is a shade not a color)
Reading!
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Bleach