Part of the Brain
Parts of the Brain
Parts of the Brain
Mindful
Brain Break
100

This part of the brain helps you make good decisions and solve problems.

Pre Frontal Cortex

100

This part of the brain helps you stay safe by reacting to danger.

What is the amygdala?

100

This part of the brain helps you remember things.

What is the hippocampus?

100

True of False.  I am being mindful when my thoughts are wondering and I'm not listening?

False

100

In the brain break video, Millie's _______________ was in control. 

What amygdala. 

200

When you're calm and focused, this part of your brain is in charge.

The prefrontal cortex

200

This brain part can take over your thinking when you're scared or angry.

What is the amygdala?

200

What part of your brain is called the guard dog.

What is the amygdala.

200

Our 5 senses can help us with being mindful. What are they?

Looking, tasting, touching, smelling, & hearing. 

200

Why do we take a brain breaks?

To calm and reset our brain.

300

True or False: The prefrontal cortex helps you control your emotions.

True

300

What part of your brain is called the Wise Owl?

What is the prefrontal cortex.

300

What part of your brain is called the elephant. 

What is the Hippocampus.

300
How can you show a teacher that you are being mindful during a lesson?

Looking at the teacher, listening to the teacher, sitting with a calm body, not talking to friends. 

300

Name 3 different ways to take a brain break. 

what is breathing, going for a walk, thinking positive thoughts, drawing, etc..

400

True of false, the amygdala thinks before it reacts. 

False

400
This part of the brain goes offline when you have big emotions. 

What is the prefrontal cortex.

400

This part of the brain is like a library full of memories and experiences.

What is the hippocampus. 

400
True or false. Trying new foods by smelling them and tasting them is an example of mindful eating. 

True

400

Name 3 ways we can be mindful in our friendships.

Be mindful. Don't judge others, listening to others, be kind, help each other, make good choices, use brain breaks if we are arguing. 

500

What colour is the prefrontal cortex?

What is green.

500

What colour is the hippocampus? 

What is blue.

500

What colour is the amygdala?

What is red.

500

How can you be mindful during a new experience? 

Use curiosity. Try not to judge something. Use your 5 senses. 

500

Milly was having a hard time remembering what she studied.  Explain how she was able to remember. 

PFC calmed the amygdala by using a brain break.