What is a Growth Mindset ?
A belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work.
True or False:
People with a fixed mindset believe that intelligence and abilities cannot change.
True!
How many eyes do bees have?
5!
True or False:
Failing at something means you should stop trying because you’ll never succeed.
False – Failure is a learning opportunity that helps you
What is the color of an emerald?
Green!
True or False:
Intelligence is not fixed; learning makes you smarter.
True!
What might a person with a fixed mindset say if they fail a test?
a) "I’m just bad at this subject, and I’ll never get better."
b) "I didn’t do well, but I can study and improve next time."
c) "Mistakes are part of learning!"
a) "I’m just bad at this subject, and I’ll never get better."
What country has the most coastline in the world?
Canada!
True or False:
People who embrace challenges are more likely to succeed in the long run.
True – They keep trying, learning, and growing.
How many colors are in a rainbow?
7!
red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet
What is a benefits of a growth mindset?
a) Not having to do homework because you already
know everything.
b) It helps you give up.
c) Enhanced Motivation
c) Enhanced Motivation
Which is a belief of someone with a fixed mindset?
a) "I can get better with practice."
b) "Mistakes help me learn."
c) "If I’m not good at something right away, I’ll never be good at it."
c) "If I’m not good at something right away, I’ll never be good at it."
What type of butterfly spends summer months in North America before migrating south for the winter?
Monarch
What is the best way to handle failure?
a) Give up and never try again.
b) Blame others for your mistakes.
c) Learn from your mistakes and try again.
c) Learn from your mistakes and try again.
What type of fish is Nemo?
A clownfish
Which is an example of a growth mindset?
a) I will never be good at this
b) I can learn from others
c) I already know everything
b) I can learn from others
True or False:
A fixed mindset helps people take on challenges and keep trying even when things are hard.
False
Approximately, how long does a watermelon take to grow?
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 1month
a) 3 months
It takes approximately 90 days for a watermelon to be full grown!
How can failing at something actually help you succeed?
Failure teaches us what doesn’t work, helps us learn from mistakes, and gives us a chance to try again with a better approach.
A scientist who studies rocks is called a what?
A geologist
True or False:
Your brain forms new connections when learning.
True!
What is a fixed mindset?
A fixed mindset is the belief that abilities, intelligence, and talents are set and cannot change, no matter how much effort is put in.
What is the highest-grossing summer blockbuster of all time?
a) The Little Mermaid
b) Avengers: End Game
c) Transformers
b) Avengers: End Game
Can you think of a famous person who failed before they succeeded? What did they do?
(Example) Thomas Edison failed many times before inventing the lightbulb. He saw failure as part of the learning process.
How many bones do sharks have?
Zero!