Brainy Emotions Lesson Plan Teacher Guide
A comprehensive 30-minute lesson plan for 5th graders focused on the brain's emotional centers and the feelings thermometer. Includes objectives, materials, preparation notes, and a step-by-step instructional guide.
Brainy Emotions Presentation Slides
A 7-slide presentation teaching 5th graders about the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex, and how to use a feelings thermometer for emotional regulation. Features high-contrast layouts and large text for classroom visibility.
Brainy Emotions Discussion Guide Teacher Resource
A comprehensive discussion guide with categorized prompts for warm-up, brain exploration, and the feelings thermometer. Designed to help teachers facilitate deeper classroom conversations about emotional regulation.
Feelings Thermometer Worksheet
A student worksheet for identifying brain emotional centers and practicing the feelings thermometer scale. Includes spaces for describing personal emotional experiences and a reflection section on self-regulation.
Feelings Thermometer Answer Key
The teacher's answer key for the Feelings Thermometer Worksheet. It provides expected responses for the brain part identification and guidance for evaluating student-led reflection and practice sections.
Brainy Body Thermometer Activity Guide
An instructional guide for a movement-based activity where students physically represent different emotional intensities (Levels 1-5). Includes setup, gameplay rounds, suggested scenarios, and debrief questions.
Amygdala Deep Dive Worksheet
A specialized worksheet focused on the amygdala, helping students understand its role as the brain's alarm system and how it triggers quick emotional responses. Includes reflection questions on personal experiences with strong emotions.
Amygdala Deep Dive Answer Key
The teacher's answer key for the Amygdala Deep Dive Worksheet. Provides expected responses and guiding points for student reflection questions.
Hippocampus Memory Vault Worksheet
A specialized worksheet focused on the hippocampus, helping students understand its role in memory and how past experiences provide context for current emotions. Includes reflection questions on the link between memories and feelings.
Hippocampus Memory Vault Answer Key
The teacher's answer key for the Hippocampus Memory Vault Worksheet. Provides expected responses and guiding points for student reflection questions.
Prefrontal Cortex Wise Thinker Worksheet
A specialized worksheet focused on the prefrontal cortex, helping students understand its role in rational thinking, decision-making, and emotional regulation. Includes reflection questions on using logic to manage strong feelings.
Prefrontal Cortex Wise Thinker Answer Key
The teacher's answer key for the Prefrontal Cortex Wise Thinker Worksheet. Provides expected responses and guiding points for student reflection questions.