Family & Relationships
Unlock Teen Brainpower
Author: Judy Willis
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 9781475852219
Category: Family & Relationships
Page: 157
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All teens today, born after 2000, were thrust into a world with challenges and opportunities non-existent for previous generations. The compelling natures of the internet and social media, combined with the accelerated accumulation of information and changing facts, place exceedingly high demands on their brains' still developing critical control centers. Without guided opportunities, though, their brains will not achieve adequate capability to develop these control centers until their late twenties or beyond. While this book is for teens, it is parents, dedicated to their children's success, who will guide them to the book's resources so they can develop the brain circuits they need now, instead delaying a further ten years. Teens will enjoy learning about the neuroscience describing how their brains learn best and then choosing the activities they like, to activate their brain's neuroplasticity to build their essential control networks now. Through the activities and keys in this book, they will assume the drivers' seats as they boost their focus, organization, planning, motivated effort, thoughtful decision making, emotional self-regulation, and memory construction. As teens build the brains they want by using the guided skills they choose, they will embark on the path to achieving their highest potentials, effectively and joyfully.
Education
Upgrade Your Teaching
Author: Jay McTighe
Publisher: ASCD
ISBN: 9781416627364
Category: Education
Page: 202
View: 249
How can educators leverage neuroscience research about how the human brain learns? How can we use this information to improve curriculum, instruction, and assessment so our students achieve deep learning and understanding in all subject areas? Upgrade Your Teaching: Understanding by Design Meets Neuroscience answers these questions by merging insights from neuroscience with Understanding by Design (UbD), the framework used by thousands of educators to craft units of instruction and authentic assessments that emphasize understanding rather than recall. Readers will learn - How the brain processes incoming information and determines what is (or is not) retained as long-term memory; - How brain science reveals factors that influence student motivation and willingness to put forth effort; - How to fully engage all students through relevance and achievable challenge; - How key components of UbD, including backward design, essential questions, and transfer tasks, are supported by research in neuroscience; - Why specific kinds of teaching and assessment strategies are effective in helping students gain the knowledge, skills, and deep understanding they need to succeed in school and beyond; and - How to create a brain-friendly classroom climate that supports lasting learning. Authors Jay McTighe and Judy Willis translate research findings into practical information for everyday use in schools, at all grade levels and in all subject areas. With their guidance, educators at all levels can learn how to design and implement units that empower teachers and students alike to capitalize on the brain's tremendous capacity for learning.
Psychology
The Incredible Teenage Brain
Author: Bettina Hohnen
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 9781784509521
Category: Psychology
Page: 360
View: 246
This book is a must read for anyone parenting, teaching or supporting teens, who wants to empower them to reach their potential. Written by a team of clinical psychologists, it leads you through tried and tested strategies to build strong relationships and improve communication with young people as they develop, learn and grow. In the book we learn that the 'teenage brain' is unique which gives us an incredible opportunity for change and development, but it is also a time when young people are particularly sensitive and potentially vulnerable . It guides you through ways to communicate effectively with teens without negatively affecting their self-esteem. There are plenty of tips about what to say, what not say and the best mindset to use with teens, day to day. The authors draw from the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, years of clinical expertise and first-hand parenting experience. It's relatable like your best friend's advice, and informed by scientific evidence - easy to read, hard to put down.Unlock Teen Brainpower
Author: Judy Willis
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 1475852207
Category:
Page: 120
View: 657
Through the activities and keys in this book, teens will strengthen their brain networks to take command of their focus, organization, sustained effort, thoughtful decision making, and durable memory construction.
Juvenile Nonfiction
The Teen Witches' Guide to Spells
Author: Xanna Eve Chown
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 9781398819610
Category: Juvenile Nonfiction
Page:
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Discover the wisdom and wonder of ancient and modern spellcraft in this invaluable introductory guide to magic. It's a must-have for every girl who's ready to release her inner enchantress ... and live a charmed life! Inside you'll find everything that you need to get started with divination, charms, and enchantments. Practical tips and techniques will help you to achieve the creative state of mind necessary for magic. You'll learn the secrets of potions and candles; spoken and written spells; and the power of your own feelings. Find out what your castings can reveal about your personality and destiny, learn how to bless and protect your friends and family -- and find your own twist on an ancient tradition. Discover the secret forces of the universe ... and unlock your own hidden power!
Juvenile Nonfiction
The Teen Witches' Guide to Crystals
Author: Xanna Eve Chown
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 9781398819597
Category: Juvenile Nonfiction
Page:
View: 981
Tune into the mysterious powers of the Earth with this invaluable introductory guide to crystals and gemstones. It's a must-have for every girl who's ready to explore the hidden magic of the universe ... and bring the dazzling power of crystals into her own life! Inside you'll find everything that you need to get started with this exciting branch of witchcraft. Discover how to harness the qualities of different crystals for inspiration, friendship, confidence, and even romance. Find out what crystals can revel about your personality, how they can empower you -- and harness their vibrational energies to bring fortune and happiness to your friends and family. Discover the secret forces of the universe ... and unlock your own hidden power!
Juvenile Nonfiction
The Teen Witches' Guide to Palm Reading
Author: Xanna Eve Chown
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 9781398819580
Category: Juvenile Nonfiction
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Discover the art of palm reading in this invaluable introductory guide. It's a must-have for every girl who's ready to get in touch with her inner magic ... and live a charmed life! Inside you'll find everything that you need to get started with this exciting branch of divination. Discover the secrets of hand shapes, minor and major lines, and the art of palmistry. Find out what your hands say about your personality, what your life path has in store for you -- and delight your friends by giving them accurate readings too. Discover the secret forces of the universe ... and unlock your own hidden power!
Psychology
Brain Power
Author: J. Graham Beaumont
Publisher: Harpercollins
ISBN: 0060181974
Category: Psychology
Page: 260
View: 211
Offers a complete understanding of the way your mind works, examines the brain's capacity for creativity, practical problem-solving, reasoning, and using language effectively.
Health & Fitness
Make Your Brain Smarter
Author: Sandra Bond Chapman Ph. D.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 9781451665482
Category: Health & Fitness
Page: 304
View: 895
Draws on the latest scientific discoveries to outline tests and exercises for improving cognitive fitness, in a reference that focuses on recent understandings about the frontal lobe to explain how to promote brain health at any age.Popular Science
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Page: 136
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Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.Mickey Mensa
Author: Dean Taylor
Publisher: M D Taylor
ISBN: 9781465903723
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Page: 18
View: 639
Challenging Crossword Puzzles for Teens
Author: Chris King
Publisher: Rockridge Press
ISBN: 1638079528
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