Social Awareness
Understanding and sharing another person's feelings.
Empathy
Taking slow, intentional breaths to calm the nervous system.
Deep breathing
The adolescent brain is wired in such a way that it encourages teenagers to take more risks. How can this be a good thing?
Teens are more likely to try new things, allowing them to discover new passions and strengths.
A famous NBA player who spent most of his career with the Indiana Pacers.
Reggie Miller
Ms. Choi teaches Gryphon Growth for what grades this year?
6-10
What word means bouncing back from challenges or hardship?
Resilience
Actions or techniques people use to manage difficult emotions, stress, and challenging life situations, helping them stay calm.
Coping skills
By what age is the prefrontal cortex fully developed?
Age 25
Indiana's most famous president
Abraham Lincoln
How many countries has Ms. Choi lived in?
5
What word means paying attention to the present moment?
Mindfulness
Pausing before reacting to strong emotions.
What is the part of the brain that is responsible for abstract thinking and critical thinking?
Prefrontal Cortex
Indiana shares a border with this many states.
Four
What is Ms. Choi's cats's name?
Toasty
Recognizing and appreciating differences among people.
Respect
Creating a plan to manage time and responsibilities.
Organization
True or False: The brain sees increased myelin formation during adolescence, which allows neurons to communicate more quickly by linking them together to support an integrated brain?
True
The time zone used by most of Indiana.
Eastern Time.
What is Ms. Choi's school house?
Limestone
What word means communicating what you want or need in a respectful way?
Assertive Communication
Setting achievable targets to guide behavior and motivation.
Goal-setting
This is the brain's "alarm system" that reacts quickly to danger or stress.
Amygdala
The first professional baseball team was formed in this Indiana city.
Fort Wayne
How long has Ms. Choi been teaching in total Including her time as a music teacher.
15 years