7_8.HEALTH.5.A

Explain how adolescent brain development influences cognitive processing, emotions, and decision making.

Grades 7-8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
adolescent brain developmentcognitive processingemotionsdecision making
Skills
  • explain (how adolescent brain development influences cognitive processing, emotions, and decision making) #dok2
  • describe (the relationship between brain development and behavior during adolescence) #dok2
  • analyze (the impact of changes in the adolescent brain on thought processes and emotional regulation) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the main changes that occur in the adolescent brain. #dok1
  • I can recall key terms related to adolescent brain development, cognitive processing, emotions, and decision making. #dok1
  • I can describe how adolescent brain development affects cognitive processing. #dok2
  • I can explain the connection between changes in the brain and emotional responses during adolescence. #dok2
  • I can explain how brain development during adolescence can influence the decisions teens make. #dok2
  • I can analyze the impact of adolescent brain changes on the way teens think and feel. #dok3
  • I can evaluate how adolescent brain development can lead to both positive and negative decision making. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Adolescent brain development affects cognitive abilities, emotional responses, and decision-making skills.
  • Understanding changes in the adolescent brain helps explain typical behaviors and challenges during the teenage years.
Essential Questions
  • How does adolescent brain development influence the way teens process information and make decisions?
  • What changes occur in the adolescent brain that impact emotions and behavior?
  • Why might adolescents experience strong emotions or make impulsive decisions?
  • How can understanding brain development during adolescence improve decision making and emotional regulation?
  • What strategies can help adolescents manage the changes in their thinking and emotions?