What is the scientific name for connections in your brain?
neural pathways
How are connections in your brain formed?
When you practice something it makes a connection stronger
Name two of the three animals Mrs. Patin has for a pet
cat, dog, horse
Mrs. Ba-arma wants to get better at cooking. What's a specific goal she could make?
learn 3 new recipes, cook a dinner for her whole family, try an ingredient she's never had before
Mrs. Patton wants to be better at piano. What's a specific goal she could make?
learn 3 songs, practice for 30 minutes a day, play at a concert next year
Specific or not specific goal? Be a better volleyball player
NO!
Specific or not specific goal? Raise 100 dollars for the animal shelter next month.
SPECIFIC!
Mr. Waddell wants to be president before he's 90 years old. Make 2 short term goals for him
learn the laws of the country, run for a smaller office, make friends with 3 politicians
Ms. Beukema wants to adopt ten dogs. Make 2 short term goals for her.
get kennels for them, research if that is legal, save money for food
Long term or short term goal? A sixth grade student wants to work as a coder for tiktok
long term
Long term or short term goal? A sixth grader wants to donate their old clothes that don't fit
short term
Long term or short term? A sixth grader wants to have enough saved for a car by their 16th birthday
long term
Long term or short term? A sixth grader wants to remember to pack their lunch every day this month
short term
Mrs. Patin wants to make her yard look nicer. What are two specific things she could do?
rake leaves, plant flowers
Mrs. Dixon wants to be a pro dodgeball player by 2024. What are two short term goals she could make?
get materials, practice 3 times a week, win at least one game a month
Specific or not specific? Be a better reader
NO
