The Brain
The Classroom
Mr. Yang
How We Learn
Random
100
What part of the brain do we associate with a guard dog?
The Amygdala
100
How many students are in this classroom when everyone is here?
(15 SECONDS TO ANSWER)
24
100
What is Mr.Yang's first name?
Ronny
100
Why is struggle important?
We don't learn when things are easy. We need struggle to learn.
100
How long was Terry Fox running each day during his marathon of hope?
A marathon a day (42 km a day)
200
What does the PFC stand for?
Prefrontal Cortex
200
Name 2 rules we have during a community circle.
Answers may vary
200
Name one hobby Mr.Yang likes to do.
Cooking, Camping, Jiu Jitsu, Rock Climbing, Baking
200
How should we view mistakes in the classroom?
They are normal, and absolutely fine to make. They are also important for learning.
200
True or False:
There are more students in the YRDSB then people in Thunder Bay, Ontario
False:
YRDSB: 130,137
Thunder Bay: 133,063
300
What is the PFC in charge of?
- It is like your Wise Owl.
- It helps you set and achieve goals.
- It helps you control your impulses.
- It helps you hold many ideas in your mind at the same time.
- It helps you think flexibly!
300
What class do you have on day 1 period 4.
Science/Social Studies
300
What is the name of my cat? (Hint: Starts with L)
Lucy
300
How many teachers are in this classroom?
25, we all teach and learn from each other.
300
Are there more stars in our galaxy or trees on earth?
Trees (3 trillion) > Stars (100-400 billion)
400
What response does the amygdala control? Why can it be problematic for us today?
The Fight, Flight, or Freeze response. We don't face life threatening dangers anymore, things like tests and presentations can trigger responses that make us feel like we are in danger.
400
What is the number one rule when we work on vertical surfaces for math?
If you hold the marker, you cannot write your own ideas down.
400
What did Mr.Yang go to university?
The University of Toronto
400
Why is being brave important in a classroom?
It allows us to ask questions and learn even when it may feel scary to do so?
400
Which came first the color orange or the fruit?
This color was named after the fruit, not the other way around!
500
What is mindfulness and why is it useful to us?
To be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around us.
Practicing it, strengthens our PFC and helps calm our amygdala down.
500
How many student chairs do we have in the classroom?
26
500
Is Mr. Moga really Mr. Yang?
Definitely not, we have a photo together.
500
What does the phrase "Lizard" mean in Mr. Yang's class?
I have no idea what you are teaching and I need you to find a different way to explain.
500
What part of our body stays the same size from the moment we are born?
