Growth Mindset
Lab 21 Unit 1
Day 1
Learning Objectives
Warm Up and Part 1
In Schoology... (15 minutes)
Discussion Time (5 minutes)
What were some of the things you learned about your personal mindset?
Lesson Part 2
“Examples of Growth Mindset”
Introduction to Growth Mindset (Activity 30 minutes)
Open your Student Lesson Notes/Reflection/Questions document in Schoology.
Respond to the first 2 self-reflection question prompts. (6 minutes)
As you watch the video, think about where you see examples of a growth mindset. Respond on your notes page and be ready to share.
As you watch the video, think about the following questions.
Discussion Time
After reflecting on the two videos, what were some examples of people having a growth mindset? What did you learn from either video that you may not have personally thought about before?
Lesson Part 3
Introduction to Unit Project
Pre assessment
Lab 21 Pre assessment
In this course you will be learning many useful and transferable skills that can be used in other courses. As part of this course you will be creating a digital artifact (infographic) that demonstrates your current ability to use technology effectively to communicate your understanding on the topic of Growth Mindset with others.
On the next page, watch the video, Why Do Infographics Matter?
Reflection
On your Student Lesson Notes/Reflection/Questions document, take a few moments to reflect on anything that you’ve learned about today.
Next: Record 2 questions.
Day 2
Class Preparation
Learning Objectives
The Brain
How does your brain grow?
Neuroscience Involved in Learning
Lesson Par 1
Warm Up
HOW DOES OUR BRAIN LEARN? What do you know about your brain?
Frontal
Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Occipital
Lobe
Temporal
Lobe
Frontal
Lobe
Parietal
Lobe
Occipital
Lobe
Temporal
Lobe
All of the areas of the brain
…like sound, communication, problem-solving…
are made of cells called
Neuron Notes: Students make your own copies of document linked above.
Axon
Cell Body
(Soma)
Dendrites
Dendrites are branch-like fibers which grow from neurons and create more brain connections.
Neurons pass information through CONNECTIONS with other neurons at
SYNAPSES
You can become more intelligent!
By challenging your brain (working it just like a muscle) you can grow more dendrites.
Dendrites are little branch-like fibers which grow from your neurons (brain cells) and create more brain connections.
By continuing to challenge & work your brain, you can develop even more brain power!
The brain is like a muscle-- the more we use it the stronger it gets!
What? You mean I can exercise my brain like a muscle?
5 lb. weight
10 lb. weight
Learning helps our neurons GROW.
The more we learn, the more connections they make.
Final proof? Babies aren’t stupid! They grow connections.
The brain must develop billions of connections:
every green dot is a junction between one neuron and another.
Neuroplasticity - Video link
As you watch the following video on neuroplasticity, record some notes on your student notes document.
Generate ONE question about this video that you’d like someone else in class to answer.
Be prepared to share your thinking after viewing.
Demonstration
How do our neural connections grow stronger?
By challenging the brain and working it like a muscle, you can grow more dendrites.
Challenging and working the brain actually develops more brain power!
Complete a quick Google search. What are some effective ways to ‘grow your brain’ to strengthen it.
Record these ideas in your Student Notes document.
Day 3
Learning Objectives
Lesson Part 1
Warm Up
Power of Yet Warm Up
As you watch the following short video, record in your notes, important ideas/words that reflect how to improve or develop a growth mindset.
What does the Power of Yet
mean to you?
Lesson Part 2: The Power of Yet
The Power of YET
Don’t say I can’t; say I can’t yet.
How can we learn from our mistakes and failures?
What is Power of Yet?
A simple way to start changing to a growth mindset, is by the use of a little word, yet. In essence the word means a realization that some things are worth waiting for, and those things take work. It's not always easy, but the power of this small word allows for success.
Following are examples of people who have demonstrated the “Power of Yet” to make huge impacts on themselves or others.
I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.�
Michael Jordan
I ran and ran and ran every day, and I acquired this sense of determination, this sense of spirit that I would never, never give up, no matter what else happened. ~ Wilma Rudolph
I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.
~Thomas Jefferson
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential. � ~ Winston Churchill
The healthiest competition occurs when average people win by putting in above average effort. � ~Colin Powell ����
The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you're willing to work.
~ Oprah Winfrey, O Magazine
These individuals all have / had a “growth mindset.” By putting forth effort, and not giving up even when experiencing failure, they eventually met success.
Famous Successful People Who Failed…
How did their failure lead to future success?
Henry Ford
R.H. Macy
Soichiro Honda
Walt Disney
Tasty Mistakes
More Tasty Mistakes
Accidental Inventions- Video
https://safeshare.tv/x/JuUOKHCBzU
Lesson Part 2
Understanding Infographics
What are infographics?
Infographics are a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent information or data.
Infographics have a structure.
Can you tell what text structure this infographic demonstrates?
What information can you learn from this infographic?
What are the steps?
Lesson Part 3- Activity
Group Infographic Analysis
Directions
In your breakouts, or in the classroom, analyze 2 of the provided infographics.
Look fors: (Share link to infographics with students)
Be prepared to talk about your team’s discussion.
Remember...
When creating your infographic, consider the following:
❏ Make sure your information is short, clear, and direct. Avoid large chunks of text.
❏ Is your purpose explicitly present? Viewers should instantly recognize your topic and your purpose.
❏ Is all of your data essential? Delete the nonessential and make sure your information is viewable, legible, and visually stimulating.
❏ Proofread for minor errors and clarity, content, and style.
Today’s Wrap Up
In your Student Notes document, reflect on your learning for today. Jot down a question or two you’d like to have answered for next time.
Day 4
Learning Objectives
Warm Up
Warm Up
When you play a video game for the very first time, how do you learn to use the controller? How do you what to do to win the game?
Record your thinking in your Student Notes Document for this week.
Lesson Part 1: Introduction to Design Tools
So, what’s the plan? Looking ahead...
Your pre assessment task will be to create an infographic that provides information on the topic of Growth Mindset. Your work must include information on the following...
Design Tools for Infographics (40 mins)
Go to the Digital Tools and Resources page on the Lab 21 Google Site.
Scroll down to the Digital Design Tools portion of the page. You will find the following tools:
Canva ~ Easel.ly ~ Lucidpress ~ Piktochart
To Do...
Explore each of the digital design tools, specifically looking at infographic templates. Use the tool and get a feel for the features.
Respond to the questions on your Student Notes Document.
Discussion
Based on your own exploration of the digital design tools, which of the following would you most like consider using to create an infographic and why?
Lesson Part 2: Infographic Sketches
Sketching Infographics (Sketch Time 10 mins)
Having a finished product that is effective and makes sense takes some preparation. Sketching out a few thumbnail ideas is really helpful as you move toward creating your own infographic.
Sketch out: In your Lab 21 notebook sketch out 2-3 possible thumbnails of what you want your infographic to look like. At the beginning of our next class you will have an opportunity to get some peer feedback.
Thumbnail Sketch Examples
Remember, thumbnail sketches take some planning too. Here are some layout examples to help get your creative juices flowing.
Lesson Closure
Next week...
Next week you’ll be working in class to create your infographics. You will have the option of working in breakout rooms in small groups, but you’ll each submit your own work. Be thinking ahead about what you’ll need to have to complete your assignment effectively and efficiently.
Share out
Share a few thumbnail sketches you created for you infographic.
NOTE:Be prepared with your thumbnail sketches by our first class next week.