True or False- We use executive functions everyday to learn, work, and manage our daily lives.
True!
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What executive function is this an example of? You pour yourself some cereal and find there's no milk in the fridge. You decide to grab a granola bar instead.
Mental Flexibility
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Could you work at the airport as an air traffic controller?
Answers will vary :)
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What does the air traffic control job look like?
They prevent accidents on the runway, tell the planes where to go, and give information to the pilots.
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lifesaver
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seesaw
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gift
Win 15 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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How many executive functions did we talk about?
3
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shark
Other team loses 15 points!
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shark
Other team loses 10 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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Which job at the airport is like our brain?
Air Traffic Control
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True or False- If we don't have executive functioning skills, thats fine
False! Without these skills it may be difficult to focus, and control our behavior and emotions.
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What executive function is this an example of? You learned so much in Biology class this week. You do well on your test because you remembered what you learned.
Working Memory
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What can you tell me about Mental Flexibility?
The ability to change what you're thinking about, or seeing problems from different angles and knowing ways solving them.
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What can you tell me about working memory?
Its how and where the brain stores information. Storing information in our brain and putting it to use when we need it!
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Which executive functioning skill do you think you do best?
