Limbic
What is the name we have used for the limbic system?
Lizard Brain
What is the scientific term for Wizard Brain?
Prefrontal cortex
Name 3 emotions
too many to list!
What part of our brain helps us make informed decisions?
Wizard brain/prefrontal cortex
Name a trusted adult or mentor whom you can approach for advice regarding school-related challenges
Teacher, TA, counselor, parent, sibling
Point to where your lizard brain is located
Base of your skull
Point to where your wizard brain is located
Forehead
This emotion, linked to rewards, is influenced by the release of dopamine in the brain.
Happiness or joy
Practice making good choices
Asking for help
Learning from our mistakes
Identify a professional who you can talk to for mental health concerns or emotional support
Mr. Walseth, Ms. Griffin, Mrs. Early, Ms. Fink, Ms. Palleja, etc
True or false
We are born with a fully formed and functioning lizard brain
True
When is the prefrontal cortex fully developed?
25
This area of our brain controls our emotions
amygdala
Give an example of a simple decision-making situation where the prefrontal cortex helps in choosing between after school activities.
I could choose minecraft because my friends are there
I could choose math lab to work on my missing assignments
Name a family member or friend you could ask for help when facing a difficult decision
Parent, sibling, aunt, uncle, cousin, neighbor, etc
Why is this part of the brain called lizard brain?
True or False
The prefrontal cortex is fully functional at birth?
False
Name an emotion tied to the limbic system that involves feeling threatened or insecure in social situations.
anxiety or embarrassment
Name a scenario where the prefrontal cortex helps control impulses and supports long-term goals.
ex: choosing to study instead of playing video games
Identify a community figure or organization that offers mentorship programs for young people or is a safe place for you to go
YMCA, boys and girls club, sports teams, a mentor, etc
Name 2 parts of the limbic system
Hippocampus, amygdala, thalamus, hypothalamus
What is the prefrontal cortex responsible for?
planning and decision-making
Identify an emotion that, when excessively experienced, can lead to stress and health issues, regulated by the limbic system.
anxiety or worry
What things might delay or impede the growth of our prefrontal cortex
Drugs and Alcohol
Who will help you pick classes for high school
Parent, counselor, academic advisor