1. S.P.I.E.S: Intellectual

2. We are called to know God, which is the whole point of human existence. O Every person, no matter what their intellectual ability, is capable of knowing God. When we know God we can understand how to serve him. O Learning about the person of Jesus Christ (the historical person from the Bible) is part of learning to follow His example. O Knowing and understanding the difference between right and wrong is part of intellectual development as a social person. Born to Learn 4.55 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=falHoOEUFz0

3. O How and why we make choices lives is directly related to how our brains process the information we receive. O Learn about your BRAIN, learn about yourself… O Are you Left-Handed or Right Handed? Ambidextrous? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feAikjPqOq8

6. Thinking Styles: Left Brain: O Concerned with facts O Verbal skills develop here O Order information in a logical order O Concerned with plans unfolding in time O Consistent Right Brain: O Concerned with feelings O Nonverbal skills develop here O Takes in information randomly O Creative O Demands immediate results O Emotional Integrated Brain O Intuition: combines facts with feelings for an accurate assessment of things. O Problem solver O Emotional expression is balanced.

8. Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences (Historical Overview) 3.38 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wkFGXq Jxas

10. O http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/20-optical- illusions-that-will-have-you-stumped

12. The Right Brain vs Left Brain test... do you see the dancer turning clockwise or anti- clockwise? If clockwise, then you use more of the right side of the brain and vice versa. Most of us would see the dancer turning anti- clockwise though you can try to focus and change the direction; see if you can do it. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/weird/the-right-brain-vs-left- brain/story-e6frev20-1111114577583

14. O Read “Seven Ways to be Smart” (page 29 in Be With Me), paying special attention to the intelligence that best describes you.

15. Eight Ways of Being Smart Word Smart: students who are “word smart” like words. They enjoy reading, telling stories and writing. They are also great talkers and are sensitive to how other people use words to express themselves. This student learns by saying, hearing and seeing words. Number Smart: Students who are “number smart” like numbers. They enjoy patterns and looking at relationships between ideas. They are good at math, thinking things through and applying logic, and problem solving. This student learns by categorizing. Picture Smart: Students who are “picture smart” like pictures. They come to understand ideas by drawing a diagram or looking at a picture. They enjoy drawing, creating, designing, imagining and using color. Music Smart: Students who are “music smart” like music. They enjoy hearing rhythms and sounds. They learn by associating patterns with sounds.

16. ...continued… Body Smart: Students who are “body smart” like to move. They enjoy learning when they can use their hands or become involved with their body. They do not like to sit still for long periods of time. They learn best by moving around. People Smart: Students who are “people smart” enjoy having friends. People ask them for advice. They understand other people easily. They love learning in a group. They need to discuss ideas with other people to learn. Self Smart: Students who are “self smart” know themselves very well. They enjoy working alone and pursuing their own interests. They need to have their own space. They learn best by being given a choice in assignments. Nature Smart: Students who are “nature smart” like to be outdoors. They enjoy camping and organizing the natural world. also may be said to have a “green thumb”. They learn best through nature, linking ideas to the environment.

17. Journal 1. Describe the 2 Intelligences that you feel best describe the way you learn best. 2. In what ways can knowing this information about yourself improve your learning? 3. Give 2 examples of how you can use this information to improve your learning.

18. WATCH: O www.learn360.com www.learn360.com O Surviving the teenage brain :) (45 Min)

19. Topics: substance abuseadaptability lovelimbic surge heartbreakdopamine infatuationaddiction depressiontechnology social connectionsrisk taking Impulse control friends risk and reward system brain connectivity

20. Journal: Surviving the Teenage Brain O Choose 3 things you found interesting or surprising in the video. O For each, write one paragraph (3-4 sentences each) about what you learned and why it interested or surprised you. O Give examples when possible.