6.HEALTH.5.A
Identify and discuss how adolescent brain development influences emotions, decision making, and logic.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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adolescent brain developmentemotionsdecision makinglogic
Skills
- identify (how adolescent brain development influences emotions, decision making, and logic) #dok1
- discuss (the influence of adolescent brain development on emotions, decision making, and logic) #dok2
- analyze (the relationship between adolescent brain development and behavior) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify how adolescent brain development affects emotions, decision making, and logic. #dok1
- I can discuss ways that changes in the adolescent brain influence decision making and emotions. #dok2
- I can analyze situations to explain how adolescent brain development impacts logical thinking and choices. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Adolescent brain development significantly impacts emotions, decision making, and logical thinking.
- Understanding how the brain changes during adolescence can help explain behavior and choices during this stage.
Essential Questions
- How does adolescent brain development influence emotions and behavior?
- What changes in the brain occur during adolescence that affect decision making?
- Why is logical thinking sometimes challenging during adolescence?
- How can understanding brain development help adolescents make healthier decisions?
- What strategies can help adolescents manage emotions and make better decisions during brain development?