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Parts of the Brain
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This is too hard

Fixed Mindset

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I'll never be able to do this.
This is hard but I am going to keep trying.
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Imagine you are planning your birthday party.  Which part of the Limbic system would you be activating? 

Pre-Frontal cortex

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Your brain has nothing to do with moving your body; that is the sole responsibility of your muscles.
false
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What does it mean to have a growth mindset?

Belief that you can improve through practice, making mistakes, challenging yourself and not giving up.

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I can't do this yet.
Growth
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I hate mistakes.
Mistakes help me learn.
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Why can children and young people sometimes make poor decisions?

Because the decision making part of the brain, that is found in the pre-frontal cortex, is not fully developed until the mid twenties.

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Your brain stops changing and growing after the age of 10.
false
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In a group Avery got picked to be the artist even though she doesn't like drawing. What can she say to herself?

This could be fun, I get to be creative, I'll give it a try.

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Sarah is frustrated with her math homework but she tries a new strategy.
Growth
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The last time I tried this, I failed. It was a waste of time to try again.
If I keep trying, I will learn how to do this.
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Which part of your brain will remember where you were and what you were doing when you learned that school would be closed because of the Corona Virus?

Amygdala

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Our brains allow us to think, imagine, remember, hear, see, speak, move, and feel emotions.
true
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Clara wants to try out for the school play but she thinks she isn't good at singing. What can she tell herself?

I should try and see if I can get a part in the play. I might not be the best singer but I am going to try.

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The belief that the brain can grow and learn new skills.
Growth
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I hate math.
Even though I do not like math, I am going to keep on practicing and learning new skills.
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Imagine you are walking home from your friends house.  Which part of your brain would be activated to help you remember the way home?

Hippocampus

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If you can't learn something easily or right away, you are doomed and will never learn it.
false
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Ian wants to get better at guitar but it is challenging for him. What should he do?

Keep practicing.

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The belief that the brain cannot learn new skills or improve.
Fixed
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I can't do this.
I can't do this Yet.
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What are brain cells called?

neurons

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Practice, making mistakes, and learning new things helps neurons to form new connections, strengthening your brain.
true
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Megan sees her friend Kristina getting better at gymnastics. Megan is worried Kristina will become better than her. How should Kristina respond?

Encourage her friend; Practice with her friend; Avoid jealousy.