Brain Activities in Gifted

(9/6) Mrs. Hilliard's third grade gifted students continued their study of the brain with various activities to challenge their skills! First, they took part in the Stroop effect quiz. Students were instructed to color a "color word" with a different color than what it read. Then, students had to try and read their partner's list (the color, not what the word said) as quickly as possible. It was harder than it seemed! Students also put together a brain puzzle, and created their own puzzle showing the lobes of the brain. Last, students made "brain hats" that showed the different lobes of the brain, and what processes they were responsible for. Students also took part in explore time, where they were able to build, create, and imagine utilizing various manipulatives.