Brain-Powered Lessons--Map Maker

Brain-Powered Lessons--Map Maker
Author: LaVonna Roth
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 4
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1480787957

Based on current brain research, this ready-to-use lesson engages first graders using the Reverse, Reverse strategy. Encourage students with strategies designed to activate class participation and foster student achievement related to maps.

Brain-Powered Lessons to Engage All Learners Level 1

Brain-Powered Lessons to Engage All Learners Level 1
Author: LaVonna Roth
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2014-06-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1425895549

Do you struggle with creating engaging lessons for first grade students? If so, Brain-Powered Lessons to Engage All Learners is your answer. This resource provides fun, appealing, and rigorous lessons based on brain-powered strategies. The eight strategies included in these lessons are designed around how the brain learns as a foundation. Students will look forward to using the strategies and learning new content--ultimately resulting in higher student success. Get ready to move your classroom to a whole new level of excitement and learning!

Brain-Powered Lessons--Map It Out

Brain-Powered Lessons--Map It Out
Author: LaVonna Roth
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 4
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1480787922

Based on current brain research, this ready-to-use lesson engages first graders using the Show It with Dough strategy. Encourage students with strategies designed to activate class participation and foster student achievement related to geography.

Brain-Powered Strategies to Engage All Learners

Brain-Powered Strategies to Engage All Learners
Author: LaVonna Roth
Publisher: Shell Education
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781425807726

Benefit from current brain research in a practical, strategy-based approach which provides insight to how students learn most effectively. Brain based and engaging strategies are included that incorporate movement, kinesthetic learning, organization and graphic organizers, brainstorms and critical thinking, and writing. The included lessons are provided for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 and are aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy. A Teacher Resource CD is also included containing reproducible teacher resource materials and student activity pages. 344 pages

Even More Brain-powered Science

Even More Brain-powered Science
Author: Thomas O'Brien
Publisher: NSTA Press
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2011
Genre: Education
ISBN: 193613750X

The third of Thomas OOCOBrienOCOs books designed for 5OCo12 grade science teachers, Even More Brain-Powered Science uses questions and inquiry-oriented discrepant eventsOCoexperiments or demonstrations in which the outcomes are not what students expectOCoto dispute misconceptions and challenge students to think about, discuss, and examine the real outcomes of the experiments. OOCOBrien has developed interactive activitiesOComany of which use inexpensive materialsOCoto engage the natural curiosity of both teachers and students and create new levels of scientific understanding."

Supercharge your Brain Power

Supercharge your Brain Power
Author: Winson Lau
Publisher: AbundanceBrains
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2014-03-25
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Do you forget where you put your keys? Are you studying for a test and need to recall everything? You need to maximize the power of your brain. This is the only way to improve your memory. But where do you start? Just how do you begin training your brain to maximize its potential? You need to utilize every single part of your brain. You see, your brain is split into different sections, but they all work together in their own ways. To improve your brain power, you need to improve every single part. Think of it like a team—if one person in the team doesn't perform to his full potential, the whole team will fail. You need Supercharge Your Brain Power: How to Improve Your Memory in Just 21 Days. Within 21 days, you will boost your brain power and improve your memory considerably. This eBook is worth $97, but you can get it for FREE right now. That’s right, I’m offering this 74 page book for absolutely nothing at all! It’s an opportunity you really don’t want to miss. By reading this eBook you’ll learn: · All the ancient methods for remembering things · More about how the brain works · Tips for different memory needs People all over the world are currently offering books similar to this for thousands of dollars. They tell you all the same stuff, but get you to pay for that privilege. I don’t want you to do that. All I ask is that you sign up to my email list. And you will benefit from doing that.

Boosting ALL Children's Social and Emotional Brain Power

Boosting ALL Children's Social and Emotional Brain Power
Author: Marie-Nathalie Beaudoin
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2013-10-07
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1452284946

Proven, brain-based techniques that build social and emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills! Because children’s brains are still developing during the K–12 years, educators can positively influence students’ development, including strengthening the essential skills of empathy, self-management and problem-solving. Written by a leading expert on children and brain development, this valuable resource offers: A research-based and realistic approach refined through ongoing work in public schools Lively, thought-provoking activities that relate to students’ lives and keep them engaged and interested Brain-based classroom exercises grouped by age, but adaptable for all K–12 grade-levels Strategies that positively shape individual students’ emotional development, classroom dynamics, and overall school culture

Idea Mapping

Idea Mapping
Author: Jamie Nast
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2012-06-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 111842929X

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

Brain Power: Learn to Improve Your Thinking Skills

Brain Power: Learn to Improve Your Thinking Skills
Author: Karl Albrecht
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2009-11-24
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1439188645

Do you want to expand your mental power? Think more clearly, logically, and creatively? Improve your memory? Solve problems and make decisions more effectively? Brain Power introduces the six functional thinking abilities you need to become an adaptive, innovative thinker. As you develop your ability to think on your feet, to isolate and arrange facts, and to avoid logical pitfalls you will see how to use creative problem solving strategies, both in business and in private life. With practical exercises to improve your full range of mental capabilities from concentration to intuition, management consultant Karl Albrecht answers all your questions on becoming a more efficient and effective thinking. Offering a gold mine of ideas and techniques to use in most any situation, Brain Power provides fascinating illustrations, games, and puzzles that will stimulate and expand your brain power.

Build Your Brain Power

Build Your Brain Power
Author: Simon Wootton
Publisher: Teach Yourself
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2015-06-18
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1473611814

This new edition of a popular guide to improving your mental agility will help you improve your performance at work and sharpen your thinking skills in all areas. Based on the latest scientific findings and including up-to-date coverage of how meditative skills such as mindfulness can enhance your brain power, this book gives you everything you need to get a mental edge. It challenges you to think on your feet with hundreds of puzzles, quizzes and problem-solving games, while giving you lifestyle advice on diet, exercise and lifestyle choices. Showing you how to put your new, more powerful brain to the test at work, home and play, this is a smart guide for any smart professional who wants to be brighter, quicker and in the lead at all times.