What is the name for the connections your brain makes when learning something new?
Neural Pathways
Explain how neural pathways are formed
When you try something new your brain makes connections, the more you use the pathway the easier it becomes
Explain how we can learn from mistakes
Not doing the same thing again, finding a new strategy
What is a growth mindset?
Believing you can grow, change, and get better at something
What did the engineers of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge learn from their mistake
don't be cheap, new ways to build bridges that we still use
What is a roadblock? (not on the actual road)
something that gets in the way of your goals
What is an internal roadblock?
A roadblock that you can control
What is an example of an internal roadblock?
laziness, not saving money, not managing time, not going to bed on time
What is an external roadblock?
A roadblock that is out of your control
What is an example of an external roadblock?
family doesn't have money, bad weather, have to watch little siblings, getting sick
What is a fixed mindset?
Not believing you can change/grow/get better at things
How could you get around the roadblock of not having enough time?
make a schedule, pick the things that are most important to you,
How could you get around the roadblock of not having money to do an activity?
do some chores/jobs for money, choose a cheaper version of that activity
What is an if/then plan?
A plan you make to be ready to deal with a problem you might face
What is an if then plan a person could make to help them eat healthier?
if I get hungry I will eat the healthy snacks I packed, if someone offers me candy I'll say no
What is an if then plan someone could make if they don't know what to write for an assignment
If I get stuck, then I will ask a classmate for help
