Reflect:

• What have we discovered so far about ourselves as learners?
• What do we know about our brain that will help us be more successful problem solvers?

Circadian Rhythms and the Teen Brain

• What is your sleep debt?
• What are the affects of sleep deprivation?
• How does the circadian clock shift for teens? (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/view/)

8th Graders: What is Social-Emotional Learning? 

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Understanding my tween/teen brain.


Let's build on our talents and strengths. You are working to become a strong researcher with the tools necessary for this year and beyond. Your success in high school and college begin with the strong foundation you build for yourself in middle school. Find your passion!

Why is the Prefrontal Cortex considered the CEO of your brain?

Why is it essential for you to protect your brain?

Thanks PRISM crew for a great class discussion today. Be safe with your noggin!

HW: Watch at least one part/segment of The Teen Brain.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/view/

Highlight at least three pieces of information you learned from this program that you found interesting on Flipgrid. 

You are to complete viewing the ENTIRE program by Monday, September 25, and complete any 8 of the following questions:

1. Parents may feel that for a brief period of time that their teenager is inhabited by…..?
2. When will the period of rapid brain growth occur again for baby Natalie?
3. What brain function is associated with gray matter?
4. What did most people mistakenly believe about brain development?
5. At what age has the brain reached 95% of its development?
6. Explain what the brain grows like?
7. Explain the “use it or lose it” principle in relation to brain development.
8. Describe what the pre-frontal cortex is in charge of (ie. what it does).
9. Where in the brain does the change occur that helps teens to regulate their emotions and solve problems effectively?
10. In the study conducted at McLean hospital, how did teen brains compare to adult brains? (ie. describe the differences)
11. What do the results of the McLean hospital study suggest about teen brains?
12. Based on the findings from the McLean study, explain why miscommunication between teens & adults might occur?
13. Explain why teens read emotions differently than adults
14. How much sleep does an average teen get?
15. What is the optimal amount of sleep that a teenager needs?
16. What is the concern about teens with regards to their sleep patterns?
17. What does your brain do while sleeping after learning a new skill?

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What is the PRISM philosophy?

What does PRISM stand for and what does it mean to you?

PRISM HW:
Multiple Intelligence Theory

Go to: http://www.edutopia.org/multiple-intelligences-assessment  or use an assessment of your choice.

Take the assessment and copy down your results. Bring them to PRISM on Tuesday. 

Preview this short video on famous failures - http://lucarinfo.com/inspire/dgifted.html

What does this mean for you as a modern problem solver? What can we all learn from not being successful on our first attempt?


Your Know Thyself project should be shared with me no later than 9/28 at rebecca.mclellandcrawley@wwprsd.org. If you select a non digital option, bring it in by 9/28.

Tell us what you are reading! https://flipgrid.com/c2b9b3

Don't forget: our PRISM calendar is on the site. Know what days we meet and attend only those sessions.

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Attention 7th and 8th graders: PRISM for ALL begins September 18 during FLEX in the PRISM room!

Thinking about PRISM this year? You must attend all of the sessions. This is the foundation curriculum for PRISM and attendance is mandatory. 

9/18, 9/19, 9/20 in the PRISM room for 7th and 8th graders (you can only attend if you are done with your MAP testing)
9/25, 9/26 and 9/27 in the PRISM room for 6th, 7th and 8th graders (you can only attend if you are done with your MAP testing)

See Dr. McLelland-Crawley in room 619 for more information!

The FPS all day workshop will take place on Friday, October 6. All students interested in Future Problem Solving must attend the workshop. See Dr. McLelland-Crawley for a permission slip (in the classroom folder).

Students will not be permitted to participate in Future Problem Solving if they do not attend this workshop. This "in-school field trip" will take place in the Commons and students must attend all day (i.e., they will not be excused from the workshop for Band/Orchestra lessons, quizzes, etc.). When students get the permission slip for this program, it indicates that it's their responsibility to advise their teachers that they will not be in class that day, and it's also the student’s responsibility to make up missed work or lessons. 
Practice Problem #1 is due on 10/19/17 by 5pm. 


I will be going into the 6th grade science classrooms before the end of September to provide an overview of the PRISM program to all students. Check our calendar for the date your science teacher selected.


The Media Specialist will be hosting a workshop for any interested researchers in late October during FLEX as a refresher on NoodleTools and online resources.

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