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Outline
The brainy bunch are introduced to us in this programme, they being the brain, lungs, heart, muscles, stomach and intestines. We meet Alex, an eleven year old boy, and see how his brainy bunch are affected by varying activities throughout a day. The importance of breakfast is discussed and the effect of stress on the brainy bunch is looked at in depth. We explore appropriate ways to deal with stress and/or peer pressure. We look at aggressive, assertive and passive behaviour and the probable results of the varying behaviours.
Key messages:
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The brain controls our entire body and all that we do
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Stress can affect the way our brain and body works
Focus
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There are several vital organs inside us keeping us alive and they are all controlled by the brain
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Developing an understanding od the nervous system and a growing appreciation for our wonderful brains
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We are learning to…
1. understand that stress affects us in a variety of ways
Successful Learning will look like… children identifying the physical and emotional changes in the body when stressed
Successful Learning will look like… children identifying stressful situations and state useful coping strategies
2. cope with peer pressure positively/ assertively
Successful Learning will look like… children recognising and role playing varied positive strategies to deal with peer pressure situations
3. gain more knowledge about how our brain and nervous system work
Successful Learning will look like… children naming parts of the brain and nervous system
4. understand that what is needed for a healthy body is also needed for a healthy brain
Successful Learning will look like… children stating basic needs for a healthy body and how they relate to a healthy brain
The learning module delivered might look like this:
Part A
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Let’s find out about the brain… discussion and discovery with TAM, PAT’s brain and the educators other resources
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Finding out about the nervous system
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Meeting the brainy bunch and our friend Alex, look at how breakfast helps the brainy bunch get ready for the day
Part B
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Catch up with the brainy bunch again and look at the causes and effects of stress on the human body
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Identify some useful strategies to deal with stress
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Thinking about peer pressure and/or bullying and identifying some assertive strategies to avoid or cope with conflict situations
For 'Brainy Bunch' teaching resources click here.
