Lesson Plan

Analyzing the Main Idea in Video: Understanding the Limbic System

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It's time to put on those thinking caps and analyze the brain! Pupils watch a video about teenage brain development, using a note-catcher to capture their thoughts about the main idea. Finally, they select two pieces of information from the video to add to their Brain Development anchor charts. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have small groups discuss the differences between adolescent and adult brains
  • Ask partners to turn and talk, answering the question: What is the function of the limbic system?
Classroom Considerations
  • Fourth consecutive lesson from the 10-part Grade 7 ELA Module 4a, Unit 1 series
Pros
  • Provides detailed teaching notes
  • Includes a teacher script with suggested discussion questions for the video 
Cons
  • None
Common Core