1. How do we learn? How does a human brain take a piece of information, and remember it, so that it can be recalled and used later? With all the information that confronts the brain daily, how does it determine what to keep, and what to throw away? Is there anything we can do to help it? Do we all learn differently? What can I do to help my own brain be successful? Continue

2. In this Webquest, you will follow the steps of inquiry to answer these question. With a partner, you will look at websites about a brain and learning. You will also complete activities that will help you look at yourself as a learner. In the end, you should have an idea about how the brain works, and how you can help yourself be a better learner. You will also create a project to teach someone else about learning better. Continue

3. How do we learn? Webquest about the brain & learning styles by Jamie James 7 th Grade English #1 Ask Questions #2 Find & Sort Information #3 Share Your Learning Final Evaluation Click on each step of the inquiry process for more information & activities.

4. Questions to Answer During this unit, you need to find the answers to these question. By the end of the unit, you should be able to answer these questions. How does the brain learn something? What can you do to learn better? How do you learn best? Continue

5. Find and Sort Information You are now going to look at information to help you answer the three questions. While gathering information, you must complete several activities. Read all instructions before beginning. Complete them in order. Click here to print a form to keep track of your work. Also, take notes while completing each assignment. You will need the notes for completing your tasks. Continue

6. Assignment List Click on each assignment. When finished, click continue. 1.How does the brain learn something? Assignment 1Assignment 2 2.How can you learn in ways that work with the brain? Assignment 3Assignment 4Assignment 3Assignment 4 3. How do you learn best? Assignment 5Assignment 6 4.What goals do you have for your learning this year? Bookmark project Continue

7. Assignment 1: Parts of the Brain Step 1: The Lobes of the Brain 1. With your partner, read Neuroscience for Kids (click here).Neuroscience for Kids (click here). 2. Both you of must take notes on the four parts of the brain, including name & function. *You will need your notes!* 3. At the end of the website, each of you must complete ONE review activity. Watch eachother, but don’t help. 4. Step 2Step 2 Return to Assignment List

8. Assignment 1: Parts of the Brain Step 2: Stimulate the Brain 1. Go to National Geographic (click here) with your partner.National Geographic (click here) 2. Start the activity called Stimulate the Brain at the top. 3. Take turns choosing objects to stimulate the brain. 4. Take notes on which lobe of the brain is stimulated by each object. *You will need your notes* 5. Step 3Step 3 Return to Step 1

9. Assignment 1: Parts of the Brain Step 3: Label the Brain 1. Print ONE copy: Lobes of the Brain.Lobes of the Brain 2. Return to your seat to complete the worksheet. 3. Use your notes to label the lobes of the brain and provide a description of what each lobe does. 4. Close the Webquest while you work. Return to the Assignment List Return to Step 2

10. Assignment 2: Carrying Messages 1.Read Parts of a Neuron. Take notes.Parts of a Neuron 2.Read the article How do nerve cells communicate?How do nerve cells communicate? 3.List the steps that occur when a message is sent in the brain. Return to the Assignment List

11. Assignment 3: Learning Tips 1. Read this article from Memory Expansion Channel about how the brain stores memories.Memory Expansion Channel 2.Create a Venn diagram comparing long term and short term memories. 3.Make a list of ways to get information into long term memory. Return to the Assignment List

12. Assignment 4: More Learning Tips 1.Read at least 3 of these websites. Learning Strategies Tips for Helping Kids and Teens Brain Boost for Kids 10 Power Tips Your Brain and Learning 2.Make a list of 5-8 learning tips that you want to try. *Keep this list. You will need it for the final assignment* Return to the Assignment List

13. Assignment 5: My Learning History Step 1: Your Learning Memories 1. Work alone on this assignment. 2. Make a list of AT LEAST 8 “learning moments” you remember. These are things you remember learning, activities or projects you remember that taught you a lot. They can be at school, home, or anywhere, as long as learning was involved. 3. If you want to see an example of a list, click here.click here. 4. Step 2.Step 2

14. Mrs. James’s Learning Memories Writing my name Taking my first book home from school Writing letters to the soldier (3 rd grade) Creating the 6 th grade newspaper 7 th grade Holocaust activity Learning debate format (10 th grade) Learning the Speaking Dance (college) The Teenage Brain lesson (first year teaching) Return to Assignment 5Assignment 5

15. Assignment 5: My Learning History Step 2: My Learning Timeline 1. Go to The Read/Write/Think Timeline Maker (click here).The Read/Write/Think Timeline Maker (click here). 2. Give your timeline a name. 3. Choose “Entry” from the list. 4. Click Next at the top write. 5. Enter your earliest learning memory. Give a title, and write at least 2 sentences of description. (Full sentence!) 6. Move onto the next entry. Enter your next memory. Write 2 sentences of description. 7. Continue until you’ve entered your 8 memories, with at least two sentences for each description. 8. When finished, print your timeline. Return to the Assignment List

16. Assignment 6: My Learning Style 1.Read Learning Styles Explained about the 3 types of learning styles. (Just read the learning style section)Learning Styles Explained 2.Read Which One are You? about examples of how the three styles work.Which One are You? 3.Take this learning style quiz.learning style quiz 4.Write down your answer. 5.Write at least five things you can do to study/learn in your style. Use TASC: Learning Styles for ideas.TASC: Learning Styles Return to the Assignment List

17. Bookmark Assignment Create a bookmark that includes five strategies you want to try to help yourself study/learn this year. Fill the entire front of the bookmark. Include a heading. Have pictures. You can use anything to create it- but it must be neat. Click here for the grading rubric.Click here Continue

18. Share Your Learning Final Project: Share what you learned with an adult. Create a project that will teach your parent or other adult what you’ve learned in this Webquest. Your project must work without you being present. (No speeches) Video, brochures, or posters are great! Include information about parts of the brain, learning styles, and tips for learning better. Include information about the specific strategies YOU want to try. Click here for the full assignment sheet.Click here Continue

19. Evaluation Click here for a checklist of everything you should turn in with the inquiry folder.Click here Click here for the Bookmark Project sheet.Click here Click here for the Final Project assignment.Click here Continue

20. Finished! You are done! Turn in the inquiry folder with everything from the checklist. Make sure to include your bookmark and final project! Congratulations!