What should you do if you are absent to find out what you missed and make up missing work?
2. Teen Brain Notes
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üIn the teen years, the connections you use will flourish, the connections not used will die.
üMRI scans have helped us see differences between teen and adult brains.
üTeens are sometimes surprised by what comes out of their mouths.
üDuring the teen years, teen brains go through dramatic changes.
üAdults are able to use the pre-frontal cortex better.
üTeens are still learning to use the pre-frontal cortex and rely more on the amygdala.
üTeenagers often engage in risky behaviors because of an immature pre-frontal cortex.
üAlcohol and drugs affect teen brains not just for now, but for life.
üTeens are often moody because of hormones.
üTeens often interpret facial expressions incorrectly. (ex. Scared = angry)
üResearchers are concerned about teens’ brain growth partially because of the current lack of physical activity .
üTeens need about 9 hour and 15 minutes of sleep a night, but most don’t get it.
üLack of sleep affects people’s ability to think and problem solve.
üThe best indicator of people’s performance in anything is how much sleep they got the night before.
üPositive relationships and connections make the biggest difference in teens’ lives.
üWho do you admire? It will make a big difference in what your life goals are.
3. Hunger Games - Peeta saves Katniss' family by giving her two loaves of bread
3. Hunger Games - Peeta saves Katniss' family by giving her two loaves of bread
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