About Lesson
Lesson Overview
In this video-guided lesson, your students understand motivation—both intrinsic and extrinsic—by exploring how the brain works, specifically the role of dopamine. Students learn how to set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and apply this knowledge to their own lives, boosting motivation through practical goal-setting.
Learning Objectives
- Describe how the distractions affect the functioning of the brain.
- Describe how distractions disrupt the brain’s ability to sustain focus.
- Practice the “Body Scan Exercise” as a coping strategy.
- Create a focus checklist to identify what you need to achieve a goal with limited distractions.
Standards
Next Generation Science Standards:
DCI: In multicellular organisms, the body is a system of multiple interacting subsystems. These subsystems are groups of cells that work together to form tissues and organs that are specialized for particular body functions (MS-LS1-3).
SEP: Developing and Using Models
CCC: Structure and Function
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