Connecting the Brain, Emotions & Thoughts
Students explore the relationship between the brain, emotions, and thinking patterns. This lesson demystifies how the brain processes emotional experiences and how our thoughts are deeply intertwined with how we feel, helping students understand the science behind their emotional responses.
Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1:
Understand basic brain structures relevant to emotional processing
Outcome 2:
Explain how thoughts and emotions influence each other
Outcome 3:
Identify how the brain's threat response impacts behaviour and thinking
Outcome 4:
Apply this knowledge to begin recognising their own emotional and thought patterns
What's included
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