5.07 Brain games

Last updated 9 months ago

8 questions

Instructions

5.07 Brain games

Last updated 9 months ago

8 questions

Instructions

Today we will focus on the following learning target in our lesson:
Locate and identify the major regions of the brain and describe their functions (This assignment)

Past recordings:
Here is the recording link for this lesson from 1/30/23. 
10/17/23 Class recording link 
I will update with the T2 recording link once we cover this material in class. 

Pages 24-41 from the file below are the slides I used in the class session for this lesson. 

Brain Games! 
Today we'll play some brain games so that we can learn about different parts of the human brain and some of the functions and activities they control. 

These activities are meant to be fun, if you find yourself getting frustrated, stop and answer the questions as best you can and then move on to the next activity. 

Game 1: Reflex Test

Using the Link above, test your reaction speed. Click once and follow the directions. Take the first round to just figure out how to play.

Play the game (it will ask you to click about 5 times per play before your final score is shown) and then record your score. You will be asked to "save your score" in order to see the score compared to others.

A. What was your final score in ms?
What was your percentile score?

B. Are you surprised by your reaction time? Was it faster or slower than what you expected? Did your performance tend to improve or get worse as you completed more trials?

C. What parts of the brain are involved in this speed reaction activity? (I'm looking for you to identify at least two parts of the brain - some clues are in the Hint for this question if you need them)

Check out the 3D brain here to explore the brain's structures. (We'll also talk about this in class so check the recording if you need help)

Game 2: Sequence memory

Play the sequence game as many times as you would like.

What was your highest score?

Did you find this more or less challenging than the reaction time activity?

Game 3: Memory Face Game

https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/java/facemem.html
You will have some time to memorize a random face, then recreate it by engaging your short term memory. Click start to begin. The face will shuffle. Click play when you want a face to memorize. Now memorize the face and click ready when you are READY. Click on the “?” to cycle through the options, find the feature you remember and rebuild the face you saw. Click okay when done and compare your results. Play this game at least twice.

A. How many pieces of the face did you get right on the first trial:
How many pieces of the face did you get right on the second trial:

B. What areas of the brain are thought to be most important for humans to learn faces?

Resources for research:
Face blindness
Article about facial recognition

Brain Injuries are very serious events. 
Check out the video below to learn more about how concussions effect the brain. 

What is a concussion?

Trim End | 06:15

Question 5 | 00:52

Question 6 | 02:22

Question 7 | 04:12

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Question 5

00:52

Question 6

02:22

Question 7

04:12

There is so much to learn about the brain and I want you to explore an area that interests you.

Visit https://www.brainfacts.org/ and select an article or video about any topic that you would like.
Some suggestions are Brain Development or Mental Health.

I've selected several articles or videos that I find interesting and you are welcome to pick one of these.
What is Performance Anxiety?
The Teen Brain... Vulnerable to Mental Health Disorders
Music, Memory, and eMotion (video)
The brain behind a kickflip (video)

In your response, start by pasting a link to the article or video that you selected.
Next, write (or audio record by clicking on the blue plus sign in the response box) a 3-6 sentence summary of what you learned in that article.

Use these prompts if you need help constructing your response:
A. What new information did you learn?
B. Were you surprised by any of the facts that were presented?
C. How do you think you will respond to this new knowledge? Does it help you to better understand yourself or others?

5.07 Brain games

5.07 Brain games

Game 2: Sequence memory

Play the sequence game as many times as you would like.

What was your highest score?

Did you find this more or less challenging than the reaction time activity?

What is a concussion?

Game 2: Sequence memory

Play the sequence game as many times as you would like.

What was your highest score?

Did you find this more or less challenging than the reaction time activity?

What is a concussion?

What kind of cell makes up the intricate networks in our brain?

It is generally okay to sleep after experiencing a concussion.

Sub-concussive hits can lead to a build up of damage to brain tissue over time .

What kind of cell makes up the intricate networks in our brain?

It is generally okay to sleep after experiencing a concussion.

Sub-concussive hits can lead to a build up of damage to brain tissue over time .

5.07 Brain games

5.07 Brain games

Game 2: Sequence memoryPlay the sequence game as many times as you would like. What was your highest score?Did you find this more or less challenging than the reaction time activity?

What is a concussion?

Game 2: Sequence memoryPlay the sequence game as many times as you would like. What was your highest score?Did you find this more or less challenging than the reaction time activity?

What is a concussion?

What kind of cell makes up the intricate networks in our brain?

It is generally okay to sleep after experiencing a concussion.

Sub-concussive hits can lead to a build up of damage to brain tissue over time .

Game 2: Sequence memory

Play the sequence game as many times as you would like.

What was your highest score?

Did you find this more or less challenging than the reaction time activity?

Game 2: Sequence memory

Play the sequence game as many times as you would like.

What was your highest score?

Did you find this more or less challenging than the reaction time activity?