MINDFULNESS. A unique opportunity to work with one of our Learning Mentors on this supportive course which offers strategies and help with exam anxiety, stresses of A-Level life and how to cope with the challenges of being a teenager.
MINDFULNESS. A “mandala” is a circular structure with radial symmetry. It can also be a tool for focusing attention and expressing creativity. Let’s explore mandalas today:
MINDFULNESS. According to brain imaging research, practicing mindfulness can alter brain structure that improves reaction to stress. Thickening of the cerebral cortex, which is responsible for perception and reasoning, and blood flow to the brain are both physical changes that occur. Read more about the impact of mindfulness on the structure of the brain: xxxxx://xxxxxxxxx.xxx/ blog/how-meditation-changes-the-brain/ Your school is considering implementing mindfulness lessons. Create an infographic to inform school administrators about the benefits of learning mindfulness strategies. Consider using the link on piktocharts to help create the infographic: xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxx.xxx/ blog/how-to-create-an-infographic-and-other- visual-projects-in-5-minutes/ LOGIC PUZZLE The Wheel of Math has twelve sections. Ten sections contain a different number from 1 to 10 and two sections contain stars. From the clues below, determine what is in each section of the wheel.
MINDFULNESS. Over the last few months the structures or routines in our everyday lives changed dramatically. Getting up, going to school, and eating dinner with family are a few examples of structures that help keep our lives 'normal.' As you reflect on the time spent distance learning, which structures did you most miss? What new structures did you develop? Use the link and other internet resources to explore tips for successful distance learning: xxxxx://xxx.xx/3ebTdxf Create an infographic you can give other teens who might be struggling due to the lack of structure while distance learning. You can use a program like Piktochart or create your own design: xxxxx://xxx.xx/303ZbfM LOGIC PUZZLE Looking at the structure of a sequence helps us determine the pattern. What number is missing from this sequence? Explain the pattern. 1, 3, 4, 3, 9, 5, 16, 4, 25, , 36, 3 FIELD STUDIES North Carolina is made up of 100 counties. Each of these has its own town or city that is the governmental center of the county, which is called a county seat. Some states, however, are not structured into counties. Do other countries have counties? Read this article to get an introduction to how local governments are structured in other states and nations: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/ encyclopedia/county/ After reading the article, look up at least ten states and ten countries to discover how their local units of government are structured. Design and create a way to share this information with others. RESEARCH EXPLORATIONS The structure of our atmosphere is made up of four main layers: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere. These layers are based on the range of temperatures within them. You can learn more about the layers of Earth’s atmosphere here: xxxxx://xxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx/edu/ Structure Scientists launch balloons to collect data to learn more about the different layers of the atmosphere. Use the virtual ballooning tool to collect data about altitude, temperature, and air pressure: xxxxx://xxxxx.xxxx.xxx/virtual-ballooning Create a chart showing the layers of the atmosphere and a description of each layer. The chart should include the change in temperature and air pressure as the altitude changes for each layer. MATH The Gateway Arch is a 630-foot monument in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Read more about the Gateway Arch by clicking on the link here: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/ The Gateway Arch’s curve can be represented by the equation: H= -0.00635x2 + 4.005x – 0....
MINDFULNESS. Write the word YET, with your non-dominant hand and your eyes closed. Open your eyes and look at what you wrote. Reflect on how it looks and whether it looks like how it's "supposed" to look. A fixed mindset is the belief that there is one right way to do things and that our abilities are fixed and cannot change. Now adapt or change the drawing into something else while still using your nondominant hand. (ex. - a picture, a different word, abstract art, etc.). • How did you adapt your ‘yet’? • How did adapting your ‘yet’ impact how you felt about the task and about your ‘yet’ creation? This flexible, adaptive thinking is characteristic of a growth mindset; it focuses on effort, flexible thinking and input from others. GRADESGRADES
MINDFULNESS. Setbacks, problems, and failures are a part of life. As you get older, the importance of these setbacks may seem even more significant. Brain research supports the idea that failure allows us time to learn, adapt, and grow. Scientists have studied the brain waves of people as they fail and note that there is increased focus when critiquing their own mistakes. Think about a time when you failed. How did you feel? What was your reaction? What did you learn? How did you adapt? Social media posts tend to show the best in people. Posts include great vacations, awards and celebrations, or a great selfie (after taking 32 bad selfies). Create a social media post that focuses on a failure and how that failure created a change. Be sure to include a great hashtag.
MINDFULNESS. The world has changed and everyone has learned to adapt to a new way of living. Adaptation is not always easy and can often have detrimental effects on students. COVID-19 may have altered your course and many students will need someone to talk to, preferably someone who can empathize with what they are feeling. Create a virtual group for classmates to meet and discuss what they are experiencing. Consider the following questions: • How often will you need to meet? • Who will moderate the group? A teacher? A counselor? • How will you structure rules for sharing and discussing group members' feelings? • How will you provide support to group members? Through encouraging words? Through mindfulness strategies?
MINDFULNESS. According to brain imaging research, practicing mindfulness can alter brain structure that improves reaction to stress. Thickening of the cerebral cortex, which is responsible for perception and reasoning, and blood flow to the brain are both physical changes that occur. Read more about the impact of mindfulness on the structure of the brain at the following website: xxxxx://xxxxxxxxx.xxx/blog/how-meditation-changes- the-brain/ Your school is considering implementing mindfulness lessons. Create an infographic to inform school administrators about the benefits of learning mindfulness strategies. Consider using the link below on Piktocharts to help create the infographic: xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxx.xxx/blog/how- to-create-an-infographic-and-other-visual-projects-in-5- minutes/ GRADESGRADES
MINDFULNESS. During 2020 and 2021, the structures or routines in our everyday lives changed dramatically. Getting up, going to school, and eating dinner with family are a few examples of structures that help keep our lives 'normal.' As you reflect on the time spent in distance learning, which structures did you miss the most? What new structures did you develop? Use the link below and other internet resources to explore tips for successful distance learning: xxxxx://xxx.xx/3ebTdxf Create an infographic you can give other teens who might be struggling due to the lack of structure while in distance learning. The link below provides guidance on how to construct an infographic: xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxx.xxx/formats/infographics/ LOGIC PUZZLE Looking at the structure of a sequence helps us determine the pattern. What number is missing from this sequence? Explain the pattern. 1, 3, 4, 3, 9, 5, 16, 4, 25, , 36, 3 FIELD STUDIES North Carolina has 100 counties. Each of these has its own county seat, which is considered the governmental center of the county. Some states, however, are not structured into counties. Do other countries have counties? Read this article and learn how local governments are structured in other states and nations: xxxxx://xxx. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxxxx/xxxxxx/ After reading the article, research at least ten states and ten countries to discover how their local units of government are structured. Share this information with others in the format of your choice.
MINDFULNESS. Find a positive way to interact with your teachers this week. Send a message of appreciation for their hard work. Get creative and get your classmates involved, like combining video messages. Coordinate with classmates and before class is over, everyone holds up paper with hearts drawn on them and tell your teacher "Thank You!" Let’s give teachers some positive interaction to show our appreciation! LOGIC PUZZLE I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream... for Logic Puzzles! Place the Ben & Xxxxx offerings in the grid to solve the puzzle. Share with a friend or family member and see if they solve the puzzle quicker than you! Link: xxxxx://xxx.xx/3gf8yPV FIELD STUDIES Look at how we interact with space, by virtually touring NASA’s Electric Propulsion and Power Laboratory and the Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory at the following links: • xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/specials/epl360/ • xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/specials/slope360/ Click on the tags in the tour to learn more about the features in the lab. What did you notice and wonder about the equipment you saw? What role do you think the US should have in continued space exploration? Justify whether or not we should continue to fund space exploration.
