Download or read book Unlock Teen Brainpower written by Judy Willis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Upgrade Your Teaching written by Jay McTighe and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Incredible Teenage Brain written by Bettina Hohnen and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2019-10-21 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Brainstorm written by Daniel J. Siegel MD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this New York Times–bestselling book, Dr. Daniel Siegel shows parents how to turn one of the most challenging developmental periods in their children’s lives into one of the most rewarding. Between the ages of twelve and twenty-four, the brain changes in important and, at times, challenging ways. In Brainstorm, Dr. Daniel Siegel busts a number of commonly held myths about adolescence—for example, that it is merely a stage of “immaturity” filled with often “crazy” behavior. According to Siegel, during adolescence we learn vital skills, such as how to leave home and enter the larger world, connect deeply with others, and safely experiment and take risks. Drawing on important new research in the field of interpersonal neurobiology, Siegel explores exciting ways in which understanding how the brain functions can improve the lives of adolescents, making their relationships more fulfilling and less lonely and distressing on both sides of the generational divide.

Download or read book The Logic Puzzle Book for Teens written by Chris King and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenge your teen's mind and strengthen their logical thinking Want to boost your teen's brainpower? This standout among puzzle books for teens is the way to go! From clever crosswords to challenging cryptograms, this delightfully difficult book of mind-benders is packed full of fun new ways to learn. Your teen will hone their critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills as they solve each perplexing puzzle. Go beyond other puzzle books for teens with: Many types of puzzles--Get everything puzzle books for teens should have, including analogies, crosswords, anagrams, logic puzzles, and sudoku. 100 brain challenges--Keep the fun going with enough puzzles to keep even the most clever student busy. Skill building--Help your teen level up their abilities with puzzles that start out simple but get tougher as they go. Encourage your teen to sharpen their mind (and take a break from screens!) with the top choice in puzzle books for teens.

Download or read book The Teen Witches Guide to Crystals written by Xanna Eve Chown and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2022-06-30 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

Download or read book Brainpower written by Chadwick Brevard and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether young or old, the neural pathways in your brain never stop developing, and this propagation of neurons within different sectors of your brain can be intensified at any age - with the right approach and exercises. And that's the raison d'être of this book! I'm going to guide you through a rigorous series of activities that will begin to actually boost your brainpower and working memory within the first week of training. Furthermore, not only will this book help you improve your short- and long-term memory, the exercises will also help you improve your aptitude in association-making, which will significantly further the amount of your brain capacity that you access at any given moment. Can you imagine how much better your life will be if you were to tone your brain into the leanest, meanest machine it could possibly become? Are you ready to leave behind days of absent-mindedness, and never again experience a thought on the tip of your tongue frustratingly fluttering away just as you're about to utter it? If all of this sounds exciting to you, and if you're ready to finally experience the immense potential that's been hiding in your brain all along, then grab this book and let's get started!

Download or read book The Teen Witches Guide to Spells written by Xanna Eve Chown and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

Download or read book Broccoli for the Brain written by Michel Noir and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2007-11-26 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feed your brain--now! You have one minute to memorize the six words below: FRIEND CARAMEL PINE ALPHABET FRIGHT FOLLY Now hide the words and answer these three questions: How many words started with the letter “F”? What were they? How many trees were listed? What were they? What was the longest word on the list? *answers below Indulge yourself in this buffet of brainteasers that will build your attention skills, enhance your memory, and sharpen your concentration. Inside Broccoli for the Brain you will find seventy-five mind-bending puzzles scientifically proven to develop the skills of concentration, attention, and focus. You also get the added benefit of keeping your brain healthy and strong for years to come. * Three words started with “F”: friend, fright, folly. There was one tree name: pine. The longest word in the list is: alphabet.

Download or read book The Teen Witches Guide to Palm Reading written by Xanna Eve Chown and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

Download or read book Limitless written by Jim Kwik and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the full potential of your brain, learn faster, and achieve your goals with this instant New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller from Jim Kwik, the world’s #1 brain coach. This ultimate brain training book is packed with practical techniques to help you level-up your mental performance and transform your life. “There’s no genius pill, but Jim gives you the process for unlocking your best brain and brightest future. Just like you want a healthy body, you want a flexible, strong, energized, and fit brain. That’s what Jim does for a living—he is the personal trainer for the mind.” — Mark Hyman, M.D., Head of Strategy and Innovation, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, author of 12 New York Times best-selling books For over 25 years, Jim Kwik has worked closely with successful men and women who are at the top in their fields as actors, athletes, CEOs, and business leaders from all walks of life to unlock their true potential. In Limitless, he reveals the science-based practices and field-tested tips to accelerate self-learning, communication, memory, focus, recall, and speed reading, to create amazing results. Limitless is the ultimate transformation book and gives people the ability to accomplish more--more productivity, more transformation, more personal success and business achievement--by changing their Mindset, Motivation, and Methods. These “3 M’s” live in the pages of Limitless along with practical techniques that unlock the superpowers of your brain and change your habits. Learn how to: FLIP YOUR MINDSET Identify and challenge the assumptions, habits, and procrastinations that limit you and expand the boundaries of what you believe is possible. IGNITE YOUR MOTIVATION By uncovering your passions, purposes, and sources of energy, you can stay focused and clear on your goals. Uncovering what motivates you is the key that opens up limitless mental capacity. This is where Passion + Purpose + Energy meet to move you closer to your goals, while staying focused and clear. MASTER THE METHOD Accelerate learning, improve memory, and enhance brain performance Jim Kwik applies the latest neuroscience for accelerated learning, and will help you finish a book 3x faster through speed reading (and remember every part of it), learn a new language in record time, and master new skills with ease. “What you’ll get within these pages is a series of tools that will help you cast off your perceived restrictions. You’re going to learn how to unlimit your brain. You’re going to learn how to unlimit your drive. You’re going to learn how to unlimit your memory, your focus, and your habits. If I am your mentor in your hero’s journey, then this book is your map to master your mind, motivation, and methods to learn how to learn. And once you’ve done that, you will be limitless.” –Jim Kwik Packed with tips and techniques to improve memory, focus, recall, and speed reading, this brain training book is the perfect gift for anyone looking to transform their life."

Download or read book Idea Mapping written by Jamie Nast and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-06-15 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Idea Mapping "Nast's work in Idea Mapping enables those with creative minds to clearly lay out their thinking process and those who are more process-minded to become creative. If your organization is looking for a pragmatic, step-by-step guide to idea mapping, this is it." --Chris Brown, Executive Vice President, DTE Energy Resources "I have used idea maps for thirty years and have taught MBA students, employees, and my children how to harness their power. I strongly recommend this book and believe you will feel it to be one of the best investments you have ever made in your own growth." --Stephen C. Lundin, coauthor, FISH! "This is a book that everyone should read. It's an interactive, thought-provoking book about the brain and learning that will expand your mind. Nast, an accomplished and well-respected instructor, has guided me into a new realm of learning experiences and possibilities. I'm sure you will feel the same upon reading her insightful work." --Simon Tai, CEO, Buzan Centre Taiwan and S&J Media Intergration Co. Ltd., Host of News Discovery on NEWS 98 Taiwan "Nast shows you a revolutionary method to capture your thinking processes. Don't underestimate the simplicity of idea mapping because therein lies its genius." --Scott Hagwood, four-time USA Memory Champion, author, Memory Power "The ability to visually capture and organize thoughts and ideas has enabled millions of people around the world to do their work with greater creativity and productivity, run their businesses more strategically, and manage complex projects more efficiently--even map out a sales process or new product roll-out. Nast's very practical, readable book will get you quickly up to speed on one of the simplest but most powerful ways to organize your ideas, your work, and yourself." --Mike Jetter, cofounder and CTO, Mindjet Corporation, coauthor, The Cancer Code "The principles Nast writes about in Idea Mapping have become a staple for me over the past fourteen years. I was turned onto the concept of idea mapping in 1992 and have been a student and practitioner ever since. This has absolutely transformed the way I learn, design learning, and prepare for public speaking. I have never been more confident in my recall, knowing the content is nicely tucked away in my brain as it was designed to be. Get ready for a life-changing experience for yourself and those you influence." --Will Flora, Senior Manager, Chick-Fil-A University, Atlanta, GA

Download or read book Learning to Love Math written by Judy Willis and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2010-09-09 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there a way to get students to love math? Dr. Judy Willis responds with an emphatic yes in this informative guide to getting better results in math class. Tapping into abundant research on how the brain works, Willis presents a practical approach for how we can improve academic results by demonstrating certain behaviors and teaching students in a way that minimizes negativity. With a straightforward and accessible style, Willis shares the knowledge and experience she has gained through her dual careers as a math teacher and a neurologist. In addition to learning basic brain anatomy and function, readers will learn how to * Improve deep-seated negative attitudes toward math. * Plan lessons with the goal of "achievable challenge" in mind. * Reduce mistake anxiety with techniques such as errorless math and estimation. * Teach to different individual learning strengths and skill levels. * Spark motivation. * Relate math to students' personal interests and goals. * Support students in setting short-term and long-term goals. * Convince students that they can change their intelligence. With dozens of strategies teachers can use right now, Learning to Love Math puts the power of research directly into the hands of educators. A Brain Owner's Manual, which dives deeper into the structure and function of the brain, is also included—providing a clear explanation of how memories are formed and how skills are learned. With informed teachers guiding them, students will discover that they can build a better brain . . . and learn to love math!

Download or read book Brain Friendly Strategies for the Inclusion Classroom written by Judy Willis and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2007-05-15 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many teachers in regular classrooms feel unprepared to teach students with learning disabilities. Fortunately, brain research has confirmed that strategies benefiting learners with special challenges are suited for engaging and stimulating all learners. In this book, neurologist and classroom teacher Judy Willis explains that we can best help students by putting in place strategies, accommodations, and interventions that provide developmentally and academically appropriate challenges to suit the needs, gifts, and goals of each student. Brain-Friendly Strategies for the Inclusion Classroom will help teachers * Understand how the brain learns and the technologies that reveal this process. * Implement strategies that are compatible with students' individual learning styles and honor their multiple intelligences. * Improve the focus of students with attention disorders and help them gain the confidence and skills they need to develop goal-oriented behaviors. * Create an enriching learning environment by incorporating student-centered activities, discovery and hands-on learning experiences, cross-curricular learning, and multisensory lessons. * Implement strategic review, study, and test preparation strategies that will allow students to retain information and connect it with future learning. * Build safe, supportive classroom communities and raise class awareness and empathy for students with learning disabilities. It's time for teachers to lower the barriers, not the bar. Using strategies that align with research on how people's brains function, teachers can engage all students as individuals and help them reach their maximum potential with joy and confidence.

Download or read book Research Based Strategies to Ignite Student Learning Insights from a Neurologist and Classroom Teacher written by Judith Willis and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2006-08-15 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on her neurology expertise and classroom experience, author Judy Willis examined decades of learning-centered brain research to determine what information was most valid and relevant for educators. The result is a comprehensive and accessible guide for improving student learning based on the best the research world has to offer. Willis takes a reader-friendly approach to neuroscience, describing how the brain processes, stores, and retrieves material and which instructional strategies help students learn most effectively and joyfully. You will discover how to captivate and hold the attention of your students and how to enhance their memory and test-taking success. You will learn how to know when students are ready for learning and when their brains need a rest. You will also learn how stress and emotion affect learning and how to improve student engagement. And you will find innovative techniques for designing assessments and adjusting teaching practices to ensure that all students reach their potential. No matter what grade or subject you teach, Research-Based Strategies to Ignite Student Learning will enrich your repertoire of teaching strategies so you can help students reach their full academic potential.

Download or read book The Owner s Manual for Driving Your Adolescent Brain written by JoAnn M. Deak and published by Little Pickle Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Witness the processing power of your brain"--Cover.

Download or read book The Neuroscience of Memory written by Sherrie D. All and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the power of neuroscience to optimize your memory so you can stay mentally sharp. Do you feel like your memory isn’t as great as it used to be? Do you sometimes find yourself walking into a room and forgetting why? Do you misplace things more often than you used to? As we age, our memory naturally declines. But there are scientifically proven ways to enhance brain and memory function. This book, grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience, will help you get started. The Neuroscience of Memory offers a seven-step memory improvement program based on the latest research. You’ll find powerful tools to optimize your brain and memory function, increase neural connections, and stay mentally sharp both now and in the long run. You’ll learn how to “feed your brain” with good nutrition, and how exercise can help you maintain mental acuity. And finally, you’ll discover how forming new memories is a key strategy for optimizing cognitive function, and how managing stress can help you not only think better in critical moments, but also help you keep the brain cells you have. When you understand how your memory actually works, you are better equipped to optimize it. Whether you’re looking for ways to improve your memory while you are young, have noticed that your memory is declining as you age and want to improve it, or are looking for resources for dealing with Alzheimer’s (either for yourself or a loved one), this book will help you hold on to those treasured memories for as long as you possibly can.