Lesson 1C:How Your Brain Thinks Thoughts

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How Thoughts Are Transmitted

Neuron & Synapses Video

Synapse = connecting space between neurons

Chemicals carry the signal across the space.http://www.stepitup2thrive.org/mindset/group-lessons/mindset-lesson-one/

“What part of the neuron receives messages from

other cells?”

“Dendrites”

How much of the energy in your bodyis taken up by your brain?

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Your Brain Needs…

• Fuel• Sleep• Exercise• Challenge!

When you work hard at something,

the active neuronal pathways

thicken with connections and

they get faster at thought.

What does this mean for successful learning?

1) Your brain forgets when it doesn’t have enough energy or rest.

2) The more your brain muscle practices, the easier it is for the brain to find information.

3) If you tie a new fact to other knowledge that your brain already has, it’s easier for the brain to “get it”.