The purpose of this practice is to allow students to showcase their understanding of how Neurons share information inside the brain to allow for the mind to grow with knowledge. The student product will be a student poster made by table groups.

One way to help students develop a growth mindset is by telling them how the brain can get smarter. You can explain how certain experiences cause new connections in the brain to form or strengthen, making the brain smarter by literally rewiring it. (Video)

Students will answer opinion questions that will segue into a Growth Mindset article. Then, students will be able to create a poster that has a quote, analysis, and a symbol of the growth mindset.

Intro to Growth Mindset--with Total Physical Response, chants, call and response, Think Pair Share, and Power Point

Writing prompt to get students thinking about a growth mindset & for the teacher to be able to monitor growth of each student's mindset.