What is practice?
(noun): when you do something in to become better at it
What is knowledge?
(noun): Factual information; Things you know
What is a mindset?
(noun): a way of thinking about things, your attitude about something
What does understanding mean?
(noun): the connections between knowledge and skills in order to make meaning. Using what we know and what we can do to succeed in the real world
What is a neuron?
(noun): a cell that carries messages in the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
True of False: We use 10% of our brains.
False; brain imaging shows that there is activity in nearly every part of the brain
True or False: Brain damage is permanent.
False; brains are pretty good at fixing themselves after injury
True or False: Our brain uses the same amount of electricity as a light bulb.
True; studies show our brains produce about 10v around the same energy used by an LED light
True or False: People are right or left brained.
False; people's brains are on a spectrum with everyone being a combination of artisitic/creative and logical/problem solving
Brains contain BILLIONS of nerve cells called neurons that send and receive information around the body
True; each brain is wired with more cells and connections than you could possibly imagine
What is a connection?
(noun): a relationship between things or events
What does interdependent mean?
(adj.): related in a close way Interdependent means we rely on each other to get things done. In PBL, we use different skills and ideas from each other to solve
What are emotions?
Emotions are how we feel, like happy, sad, or frustrated. How we feel can affect our learning. When we feel good and calm, it's easier to focus and do our best
What does independent mean?
Independent means doing something on your own without help. When you work independently, you are responsible for finishing your work by yourself and making your
What is international mindedness?
understanding that all people are important and being kind and respectful to others, even if they come from different places
What is a growth mindset?
Growth mindset means believing you can get better at things by trying your best and working hard, even when something is difficult.
