Bones and Muscles
How many bones does an adult have in their body?
a. 150
b. 372
c. 206
c. 206
How can you show the size of your brain?
Two fists together.
What tools or strategies can help you manage your stress?
Take a walk, play with a pet, deep breathing, read, do art, talk to an adult, exercise, etc.
Give an example of a mindful breathing exercise.
Many examples
How do you wash your hands correctly?
Turn on water
Get soap
Scrub for 20 seconds
Dry hands and turn off water.
What is the largest bone in the human body?
a. skull
b. femur
c. humerus
b. femur
What does the prefrontal cortex do?
"Smart" thinking, like problem solving and making wise choices.
Name three ways we might feel stress in our bodies.
Headache, stomach ache, hot, fast breathing, fast heart beat, not hungry, upset feelings, tapping toes, etc.
Why is it important to be mindful in school?
To improve attention, focus.
To reduce stress.
What is one thing you can do if you believe that bullying is happening?
Stand up, get help from an adult, refuse the bullying
What do our bones do for us?
Move, sit, stand, balance, make blood, protect internal organs
What does the hippocampus do?
Helps us remember, stores memories.
When we are stressed, this part of the brain is "in charge", and may over-react. We can use our tools to "calm" it down.
a. prefrontal cortex
b. hippocampus
c. amygdala
c. amygdala
What part of your brain is used when you are being mindful?
Prefrontal cortex
This body system uses the food we eat to give important nutrients to different parts of our bodies.
Digestive system
Who has more bones?
a. adults
b. babies
c. they are the same
b. babies
What does the amygdala do?
Responds to big feelings, stressful events. Causes stress response.
How might you know if someone is stressed?
Their face and body clues, their mood, something happened to them, ask them, etc.
What is the "animal" nickname for the part of the brain that reacts without thinking?
Lizard Brain
This person sees or knows about bullying that happens.
Bystander
Name a muscle in the arm.
Bicep, tricep...
What are brain cells called?
Neurons
When might it be good (helpful) to feel stress?
(examples may include): Sporting event, surprise party, test, real danger, etc.
What is an example of "stinking thinking?"
Mind reading, all or nothing thinking, (may be other examples)
What is the name of the body system that keeps us from getting sick?
Immune system