Mirror Lab Methods of Learning Mirror Writing Learning – The acquisition of new knowledge and skills. There are several types of memory, and each is processed in a different part of the brain. Remembering… facts visual images events and experiences how to do things smells, tastes, and feelings Mirror Writing Today we will be learning by doing. We will practice learning a new skill Mirror writing A skill becomes easier with practice and repetition.

ACCIDENT REPORT 1. Describe the sequence of events leading up to and including the accident. Include what was said, what was done, and who was involved. 2. Draw a map of the room showing where and when things happened. 3. Write a detailed physical description of the people and objects involved in the accident. 4. Record any other details you noticed.

RECALL QUESTIONS Slide 1 1. Whom did the visitor ask for when first entering the room? 2. What color was the visitor’s hat? 3. What did your teacher say during the visit? 4. Which way did the stripes on the visitor’s clothing go? 5. What did the visitor say was in the container?

RECALL QUESTIONS Slide 2 6. Whom did the visitor touch? 7. What color were the visitor’s shoes? 8. How long was the visitor in the room? 9. Which hand did the visitor use to pick up the container? 10. How many times did the visitor say your teacher’s name?

Memory Retention Effective ways of “memory retention” learning Emotional You remember things that are emotionally important to YOU. You remember things that make you feel a strong emotion. Fear Anger Happiness

Memory Retention Sensory We use multiple senses when learning Sight Smell Touch Sound When you combine multiple senses, you tend to learn better

Questioning Leading Questions: Questions that assume something is true. You assume in a logical way, but it may not be true. You are creating a fictional scenario.

Memory Test 1: Hearing Names saltshaker coin curler seeds bobby pin toothpick map clock yarn bottle

Memory Test 2: Reading Names measuring cup camera eraser soap glasses eyedropper pepper balloon ring towel

Memory Test 3: Hearing and Reading Names protractor button calendar pen toothbrush pencil sharpener watch clothespin card nail

MEMORIES 4: READING, HEARING, AND WRITING NAMES cup glove chalk safety pin ribbon shell typewriter candy rubber band funnel

MEMORIES 5: READING, HEARING, AND WRITING NAMES AND SEEING OBJECTS key Ruler White out jar CD book remote paper clip Chalk Timer

Memory strategies for facts and skills Part 1 Senses (the more you combine, the better your remember) Verbal Hearing the word being said Sight Seeing the word Seeing the object Touch Feeling the object Writing the word

Memory strategies for facts and skills Part 2 Association – When something reminds you of something else. Example…When remembering a name, associate it to something. Like Ms. Wedige, sort of reminds you of wedgie. This word is funny, and you remember funny things. Mnemonic (nee – MON – ic) – Using a phrase, word, acronym, or song to help you remember. Principal vs. Principle Principal is your pal…like the person principal. In order for this to work, it must be something that you are already familiar with.

Viewing of the Eye Front view of eyes Side view of eye Observations and questions about eye structure and function

Cow Eye Dissection Day 1 Eyes: Inside and Out • Observe external anatomy. • Examine the pupil. • Examine the cornea. • Examine the muscles and fat. • Examine the optic nerve. • Remove the fat and muscles. • Examine the eyeball.