Unit 6
Developing Efficient Learning
Personal Development
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MINDSET MATTERS
Mind mapping is a technique based on memory,
creativity, comprehension, and understanding. So,
when students and children use the mind map, they
use their brain in the way their brain was designed
to be used, so the mind helps them in all learning
and cognitive skills. It simply allows them to do
what the brain does naturally.
—Tony Buzan, inventor of mind mapping
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UNIT STIMULUS
Brain Stretching
Are you ready to
stretch your
brain?
Stand up and
S T R E T C H!
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Instructions
All students should stand up and follow the
verbal instructions the teacher will give.
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Exercise 1
Tap and Sweep
Tap your right fist on the right side of your
chest while sweeping your left hand to your
left side. After you do this, switch the
motion of your hands.
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Exercise 2
Triangle Circle
Draw a circle in the air with your left hand
while drawing a triangle in the air with your
right hand. Switch!
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Exercise 3
Rock, Paper, Scissors,
Brain
Play "rock, paper, scissors" with yourself,
and let your dominant hand beat your other
hand.
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Exercise 4
Body-Mind Infinity
Drawing
Raise both arms in front of you and draw an
infinity sign in the air with your hands. Move
your waist and hips as you draw the infinity
sign. Imagine drawing this shape in your
brain to connect the left and right
hemispheres.
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Wow! That was impressive.
Were you able to do the exercises
successfully?
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CENTRAL QUESTION
Why is the brain
considered one of the
essential organs of the
human body?
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Lesson 01
Brain Power
Unit 6| Developing Efficient Learning
Personal Development
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ACTIVATION
Simon Says: Train Your Brain!
Do you know how to follow instructions?
We will see how well you can.
Now, stand up!
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Simon Says: Train Your Brain!
Instructions:
1. Assign a class representative who will act as
"Simon."
2. “Simon” will give orders.
3. The rest of the class should follow the given orders,
but only if Simon begins them with "Simon says. . ."
Ready? Let’s start!
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Simon Says
Jump!
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Simon says…
Exchange seats with your
friend!
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Simon Says
Say “Arf, arf!”
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Simon says…
Turn your things upside
down!
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Simon says…
Greet your seatmates and
ask them how they are doing.
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Wow! That was impressive.
Now we know who follows instructions
carefully!
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Focus Questions
Focus Questions:
● What can you infer from the
activity? Did you follow all of the
orders of Simon?
● All of us are unique from each
other. How important is it to
understand how we think with our
brains?
● What do you know about the brain
dominance theory?
● Why do you think the brain's two
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hemispheres have different
The Human Brain
● The brain has always been a
fascinating body part. It is a
delicate, gel-like organ that is
considered as the most
powerful part of the
human body.
● The study of the brain made it
easier for people to
understand how it connects
bodily functions together and
how it affects your cognitive
abilities and behavior.
The Parts of the Brain
● Forebrain: This is considered
the biggest part of the brain.
It mostly consists of the
cerebrum.
● Midbrain: This part is found
between the forebrain and
the hindbrain. It is responsible
for eye movement and
auditory information.
● Hindbrain: This part is
composed of the cerebellum,
pons, and medulla oblongata.
The Four Lobes of the Brain
The Four Lobes of the Brain
This region is responsible for the higher-level
Frontal Lobe thinking processes like problem solving, learning,
and organizing.
Parietal Lobe This region integrates sensory data like touch,
pain, pressure, and temperature.
Temporal This region’s main function is to process auditory
Lobe signals and information. It is an important
component in understanding language.
Occipital This region processes visual information, including
Lobe the detection and identification of colors,
movement, and other visual stimuli.
The Left and Right Sides of the Brain
● Tiny bits of information are gathered and
Left Brain
processed in a linear or lateral way.
● It easily understands symbols.
● It applies logic in solving problems by
integrating different bits of information.
● Verbal thinking is dominant.
● It organizes information as a whole and not in
Right Brain small pieces.
● It prefers concrete objects rather than symbols.
● It makes use of intuition in problem solving.
● Visual thinking is dominant.
The Whole Brain Theory
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