Weekend Trip to the Brain
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9 sessions
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JM
About
Have you ever wondered why your brain does what it does? 🧠 Each week, I’ll dive into one part of the brain and explain what it does in a simple, fun way. Understanding your brain helps us understand ourselves better – how we think, feel, and act – and can even help you become a better student 📚 by showing how you learn, focus, and process information. I’ll share tips 💡, explain real-world phenomena 🌎, and connect everything to everyday life, including how music 🎵 affects the brain.
You can expect interactive sessions with chances to ask questions ❓, share ideas 💬, and join discussions. Each session will end with a Kahoot 🎮 to review what we learned and keep it engaging. My goal is to make neuroscience approachable and help you see the brain in a whole new way! 🌟
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✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
You are free to attend/skip whichever sessions you want.
SESSION 1
23
Nov
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Sun 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCNov 23, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC
Have you ever wondered why your brain does what it does? 🧐 In this session, we’ll get an overview of the brain’s main structures and functions, learn why understanding the brain matters, and explore how neuroscience can help us learn, focus, and understand ourselves better. We’ll also discuss how music 🎵 and everyday experiences affect brain activity.
KAHOOT AT THE END!
SESSION 2
24
Nov
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Mon 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCNov 24, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC
This week, we’ll explore the frontal lobe, the brain’s control center for decision-making, planning, and problem-solving 📝. Learn how it influences attention, goal-setting, and self-control, and how understanding it can make you a better student 📚. Real-world examples include study habits, multitasking, and emotional regulation.
KAHOOT AT THE END!
SESSION 3
26
Nov
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Wed 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCNov 26, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC
We’ll focus on the parietal lobe, which helps process sensory information and understand spatial relationships 🌍. Discover how it affects movement, coordination, and perception. Real-world examples include navigating your environment 🗺️, playing sports ⚽, or interpreting graphs and charts 📊.
KAHOOT AT THE END!
SESSION 4
30
Nov
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Sun 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCNov 30, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC
This session covers the temporal lobe, crucial for memory 🧠💭, language 🗣️, and auditory processing 🎶. Learn how it helps you recognize faces, remember facts, and process music. Real-world applications include studying for exams, listening to music, and communicating effectively.
KAHOOT AT THE END!
SESSION 5
1
Dec
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Mon 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCDec 1, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC
We’ll dive into the occipital lobe, the brain’s visual processing center 🖼️. Understand how it interprets images, color, and motion, and see how this affects reading 📖, driving 🚗, and interpreting visual data 📊. We’ll apply these insights to study strategies and everyday life.
KAHOOT AT THE END!
SESSION 6
8
Dec
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Mon 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCDec 8, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC
Explore the limbic system, which controls emotions 😄😡, motivation 💪, and memory 🧠💭. Learn how understanding it can help you manage stress 😌, improve focus 🎯, and regulate emotions. Real-world examples include dealing with test anxiety 😰, forming habits, and enjoying music 🎵.
KAHOOT AT THE END!
SESSION 7
10
Dec
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Wed 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCDec 10, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC
This session focuses on the cerebellum, which coordinates movement 🏃♂️, balance ⚖️, and fine motor skills ✍️. Learn how it affects activities like sports, dancing 💃, or even typing ⌨️, and how you can optimize your physical and cognitive performance.
KAHOOT AT THE END!
SESSION 8
15
Dec
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Mon 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCDec 15, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC
We’ll explore the brainstem, which controls vital functions like breathing 🌬️, heart rate ❤️, and sleep 😴. Understand how it keeps you alive automatically and how sleep, exercise 🏋️, and stress affect your brain’s basic functions. Real-world applications include healthy routines and improving focus 🎯.
KAHOOT AT THE END!
SESSION 9
16
Dec
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Tue 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCDec 16, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC
In our final session, we’ll review all major brain parts and see how they work together 🔄. We’ll discuss real-world phenomena like learning 📚, memory 🧠💭, emotions 😄😢, and music 🎵, and share practical tips for applying neuroscience to everyday life.
Lastly, we will participate in discussion, Q&A ❓💬, and a final Kahoot 🎮 to help lock in the knowledge - one last time 🥲