About This Lesson
This quick lesson explains the basics of how learning happens in our brains. Easy enough for elementary students and sufficient for high school students. A lesson in brain science is an essential pre-requisite for successfully fostering a growth mindset in all learners.
We've found that without students have a basic scientific understanding about neurons, the importance of practice, etc. they never truly believe in growth mindset. This simple lesson plan works for all ages and can make an enormous difference.