Brain Science
What is the “second brain”?
The gut.
What does cognitive mean?
Related to thinking or learning.
Finish:
Researchers found ______ exercise improves memory.
that
Name TWO reporting verbs.
Possible answers
found
reported
suggested
demonstrated
showed
stated
Exercise improves mood.
Fact or Opinion?
Opinion by itself.
(Without evidence.)
What tiny living organisms live inside our intestines?
Bacteria (microbes).
What does regulate mean?
Control.
Correct this sentence:
I wonder why does sleep matter.
Answer
I wonder why sleep matters.
Finish:
According to _____________…
many accepted
According to the WHO, exercise reduces stress.
Fact or Opinion?
Fact.
Name one neurotransmitter discussed in this unit.
Possible answers:
Use anticipate in a sentence.
ex: Researchers anticipate there to be 9 billon people on the earth by 2075
Turn this into a noun clause.
What causes stress?
Scientists want to know what causes stress.
Name one thing you should check before believing a source.
EX: organization
Coffee is the greatest drink ever.
F or O
Opinion.
What is one reason probiotics may improve mental health?
They improve gut bacteria, which communicate with the brain.
What is the difference between bacteria and a virus?
Possible answer:
Bacteria are living microorganisms; viruses need a host to reproduce.
Correct:
Researchers discovered if probiotics improve memory.
Researchers discovered that probiotics improve memory.
What THREE things make a source reliable?
Possible answers
Author
Evidence
Publication date
Organization
Bias
Accuracy
A study published in 2023 found that probiotics may improve gut health.
F or O
Fact.
Explain the gut-brain connection in your own words.
The gut and brain communicate through nerves, hormones, and bacteria, affecting emotions, memory, and health.
Give a synonym for
modify
Possible answers
change
adapt
alter
Turn this question into a noun clause.
Does coffee improve memory?
Example:
Researchers discovered that coffee impedes memory.
Give a 30-second mini presentation explaining one healthy habit using:
✔ one reporting verb
✔ one cited source
✔ one recommendation
depends on presentation
Give one example of bias.
ex: utah is hotter than anywhere else.