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What do you call a bump on the head that hurts your brain?
A concussion
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What is something you can wear on your head to help prevent getting a concussion?
A helmet
100
If you hit your head, should you hide it or tell someone?
Tell someone! Don't hide it, report it!
100
Name one thing your brain does.
Thinking, remembering, learning, hearing, seeing, balance, emotions
100

Name 3 of the 6 lobes

What is the Parietal, Occipital, cerebellum, Brain stem, Temporal lobe, Frontal lobe

200
Name 2 of the physical symptoms of a concussion.
Headache, blurry vision, feeling sick, throwing up, balancing problems, light and noise bothers you, feeling tired
200
What is something you should wear in the car to help prevent getting a concussion?
A seatbelt
200
If someone has a concussion, is it ok to let them sleep if they're tired?
Yes! People with concussions need plenty of rest so their brains can heal.
200
What is the bone that protects the brain?
The skull protects the brain!
200
What should you do if your friend hits their head on the playground?
Tell your teacher or another adult; if your friend is seriously injured and there are no adults around, call 911.
300
True or false: Many people with concussions have trouble concentrating and remembering.
True!
300
Name 3 sports or activities where you should wear a helmet.
Football, boxing, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, bike riding, skateboarding, hockey, rollerblading, horseback riding.
300
Name one of the machines a doctor can use to take pictures of your brain.
A CT scanner or an MRI.
300

This is what the occipital lobe is responsible for?

What is your vision/sense of sight. 

300
This is where your frontal lobe is located. 

*Front of head*

400
Is it normal to feel crabby and cranky when you have a concussion?
Yes! Many people with concussions feel crabby and irritable.
400

Where should smaller children sit in the car?

In the backseat.

400
If you have a concussion, can you go back to playing sports right away?
No! You must wait until your doctor and your parents give you permission.
400
True or false: How serious your concussion is depends on how hard you hit your head.
False. Someone who hits their head pretty lightly can have a serious concussion, while someone who hits their head really hard could have a more mild concussion.
400
Name one question that a doctor or nurse would ask you, if you went to the doctor or hospital after getting hit in the head.
What is your name? What day is it? Where are you? What is the last thing you remember? Where does it hurt? How bad does it hurt?
500
What are the four categories of concussion symptoms?
Thinking/remembering, physical, emotions/mood, sleep
500
True or false: If you wear a helmet, you will never get a concussion.
False.
500
What is one thing you have to do in school that would be really hard to do with a concussion?
Study, take a test, memorize information, sit still, listen, be in loud hallways
500
Once you have a concussion, is your brain more or less likely to get a second concussion?
More likely!
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You and your friends are planning the rules for a brand-new board game. Which part of your brain is the boss, helping you think, plan, and make decisions?

What is the frontal lobe