EXERCISE # 1: READ THE WORDS

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

EXERCISE # 1: READ THE WORDS
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
EXERCISE # 2: SAY THE INK
COLORS
5 MAJOR SENSES
Sight
Hearing
Taste
Smell
Touch
Other Senses
awareness of…
balance (equilibrioception)
pressure
temperature (thermoception)
pain (nociception)
motion
Other Senses

Kinesthesia – movement coordination

Synesthesia – sound or smell lead to
visualization
ACTIVITIES

The learner will respond to the

situations given.
THE BRAIN
FACTS ABOUT BRAIN
command center of the human system
largest of all vertebrates
2% of the human’s body weight
contains billions of nerve cells, nerve
fibers and trillions of synapses
Functions
receives and sends signals from and
to sensory organs
distinguish
monitor
respond STIMULI
PARTS OF THE BRAIN
Parts and Functions
Parts and Functions
Nerve Cell
dendrites
axon

synapse

nucleus
Nerve Cell
• environment
stimuli
• Receiver
senses (sensory
neurons)
nerve • carry impulses
cells nerve • carry signals from the
brain
cells
• response
senses (motor
neurons)

• movement
action
CHANGING MINDS
IRISH F. MAGNO
ADOLESCENT’S BRAIN
Characteristics
creative
brave
curious
confuse
What you need to know?

Your brain is changing

- brain will be fully developed at the
age of 24
- learn, experience and experiment
What you need to know?
What you need to know?
What you need to know?
What you need to know?

Your brain is like a car but

the brakes aren’t ready yet
- Amygdala vs pre-frontal cortex
What you need to know?
amygdala – part of the brain responsible
to impulsive, emotional and aggressive
reactions during adolescence
pre-frontal cortex – sensible and logical
part of the brain in decision making
What could happen?
What you need to do?
Hear
your
intuition
and think
What you need to know?
Hormonal Changes
- brain’s reactions to hormones
- mood swings
- aggressiveness
- anger and fear
- sexual curiosity
What you need to do?
What you need to do?
What you need to know?

your brain is an open window

prone to addiction
- easily influenced
What you need to know?

Dopamine a feel-good chemical that

is released when you get what you
want
What could happen?
Makes you
want more…
What you need to do?
 Self discipline
 Right choice of peers
 Do challenging but healthy task
 Listen to music
 Seek for advice
What you need to know?
Doing things against the NORM
- Adolescents are often risky
- Challenged in making decisions
- Start sexting, drinking, smoking and
lying
What you need to do?
 Slow down, do not rush
 Step back and think
 Consult to adults
 Be open to your family
What you need to know?

Doing two things is a myth

- Focuses on one thing at a time
What you need to do?
 No texting while driving
 No watching while reading
 Do not overuse your brain, it is not
healthy
What you need to know?
SLEEP
- Melatonin a chemical that makes you
sleepy
- a reason behind a healthy BRAIN
What could happen?
o mood swings
o acne/pimples
o forgetfulness
o Irritated
o less engaged and interested
What you need to do?
 9-10hours of sleep
 Put devices away from you
 Read or listen to music before
sleeping
What you need to know?
Separation from family
- Seek for independence
- Peers over family
What you need to do?
 Do not close your door from the people
who love you
 Be grateful of your differences
 Let your family come into your world
 Join in some family bonding
 Right choice of peers
What you need to know?
Sensitivity and worrying
Oxytoxin – bonding hormones responsible
in self-consciousness
Amygdala – interprets emotions
(irrational)
What you need to do?
 Talk
 Think before you react
 Listen from adults
 Do not jump into conclusions
 Believe in yourself
TIPS in Improving BRAIN Function
Remember:

“Do not blame anyone of your ACTIONS."

You are in-charge of your decisions…

 Assignment:

Sa isang buong papel ay isulat ang:

Harap:
Mga bagay na gusto kong baguhin sa
aking sarili.
Likod:
Mga bagay na gusto ko pang matutunan.
PASS THE MESSAGE!
ACTIVITY: