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Brookline Spark:

Educational Neuroscience andImplications for our Classrooms

To improve your thinking, move.

John Medina, author of Brain Rules


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr

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Build a Better Brain


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www.speedbagforum.com/timer

One way to incorporate exercise in your classroom

TABATA

Interval Exercise

20 seconds on, 10 seconds rest

Repeat 3-8 times


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What Happens When WeExercise?


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THIS IS YOUR BRAIN. THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON EXERCISE!


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Kids who were fit and who

had better memory, also hadlarger hippocampii

Fitness increases neurons,

connectivity- 28 fit 21 non

Chaddock L, Erickson KI, Prakash RS, Kim JS, Voss MW, Vanpatter M, Pontifex MB, Raine LB, Konkel A, Hillman CH, Cohen NJ, Kramer AF. A neuroimaging

investigation of the association between aerobic fitness, hippocampal volume and memory performance in preadolescent children. Brain Res. 2010 Aug 21.

[Epub ahead of print]

Fitness, Hippocampus Size, and Memory


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Exercise promotes hippocampus

blood flow in humans

Age 21-45, below average fitness

12 weeks: 4X/wk aerobic training; VO2-max

Rey auditory verbal learning test

Pereira et al.,PNAS 2007


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Neuroscience


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P300 Brain Processing Speed

Fit Brains:

1) Process Stimuli Faster

2) Have Greater Cognitive Flexibility

3) Take in More Detail4) More Accurate in Response

Latency and Amplitude


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Biological effect of physical

activity on the brain:

Increased cerebral capillary growth

Increased blood flow

Increased oxygenation

Enhanced production of neurotrophins (afamily of proteins that induce the survival, development, and

function of neurons)

Neurogenesis-development of new brain

cells (neurons)

Enhanced neurotransmitters (transmit signals

from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse).

Associated

physiological changes:

Improved attention

Improved information processing,

storage, and retrieval

Enhanced coping and positive

affect

Reduced sensations of craving &

pain

A Scientific Rationale


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Chemical/Hormones/GrowthFactors

Electrical ActivityBrain Structure

Exercise Influences Brain Function On Multiple Levels:


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Texas Cooper Study 2,600,000

Significant correlations were found betweenphysical fitness and various indicators of academic

achievement.

The study shows that: Higher levels of fitness are associated with better academic

performance. Higher performance independent of any

demographics: ethnicity, race, income, school.

Higher levels of fitness were associated with better schoolattendance.

Higher levels of fitness at a school were also associated with

fewer disciplinary incidents. The research looked at the number

of incidents involving drugs, alcohol, violence and truancy.


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Sweden - The Proof

Love to measure and keep records

1.2 million boys born 1950-76; finished H.S. 15 and

entered military 18. 270,000 brothers, 1300 identical

twins

Tested cardio (ergonometric) muscle (knee, elbow, hand)and cognitive appraisal-both at 15 and 18.

Those that improved cardio fitness improved IQ and

smarts. Not as much with muscle strength. Also those

that improved went on to be better educated, report

more satisfaction with life, and higher socio-economicstanding.

"We believe the present results provide scientific support for educational policies to

maintain or increase physical education in school curricula as a means to stem the

growing trend toward a sedentary lifestyle, which is accompanied by an increased risk

for diseases and perhaps intellectual and academic underachievement," write

researchers Maria Aberg and colleagues of the University of Gothenburg in

Gothenburg, Sweden in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 2009

Nov 30. [Epub ahead of print]

Brothers, identical twins showed

the same association-those that

improved their physical fitness

improved their brain power. Its

not just about the genes.


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Public Magnet School Grades 4-8 Approximately 120 childrenAll on school breakfast and lunch programs.

Program: Added 40 minutes of exercise in the morning

Exercise was performed in gym in station format.

Activities included:

Basketball Dance Dance Revolution

Double Dutch" jump roping Pogo stick jumping

1st Semester 2006 - 2007Outcomes: Disciplinary Referrals

Year 2006 2007

Referrals: 661 353

Suspensions: 71 24

Teachers reported :

Students are more focused. Students are more focused during the MAP

(Measure of Academic Progress) testing as well.

Teachers observed:

Students testing immediately after morning activities did better meeting or exceeding

individual growth targets than middle schoolers taking the test late morning or in theafternoon.


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2004 Scores in English by Number of Fitness Standards004CST* Scores in English-Language Arts by Number of Fitness Standards

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CSTE-LA

Score

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Number ofFitness Standards Achieved

Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 9

Source: California Physical Fitness Test, 2004 Results, Calif. Dept. of Ed., April 2005

Grade 5 371,198 Students

Grade 7 366,278 StudentsGrade 9 298,910 Students

*California Standards Test


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2004 Scores in Math by Number of Fitness Standards

280290

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310

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330

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CSTMathScor

e

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Number ofFitness Standards Achieved

Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 9

Source: California Physical Fitness Test, 2004 Results, Calif. Dept. of Ed., April 2005

Grade 5 371,198 Students

Grade 7 366,278 StudentsGrade 9 63,028 Students**

*California Standards Test

** Grade 9 Students who took CST geometry


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WHY would you do this?

Use as a strategy to get students ready to learn!

Wake up your students brains so they will be

ready to absorb and retain information

Activate parts of their brains so that they will bealert and ready to do their best work

Sitting and listening for too long can put parts of

the brain to sleep Engage kinesthetic + visual learners


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WHY would you do this?

Data has shown that the brain works betterand makes more connections whenmovement is included.

Movement can aid learning and memory

retention. Incorporating brief physical activity breaks

may contribute to students overall levels ofphysical health.

Exercise improves cognitive performance.

WHY NOT?


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WHEN to ADD MOVEMENT

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esignate Times - Write it on your daily schedule After morning meeting

Beginning, middle, end of class

Between academic subjects

When switching from subject to subject (transition times)

To reinforce content ideas - Make the review into an active game Break up long periods of sitting

The more the better!

Be consistent and the kids will know what is expected and look

forward to it. Space is not an issue

Take time for cool down

Remember: Research shows that adding physical activity breaksdo NOT have any negative impact on students academic

performance


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Lets hear it from the classroom teachers!!

Video of Gr. 2 Classrooms (Pierce)

Baker Gr. 5 (use of Polar Active watches)

Susan Balogh, Student Testimonials

Others?


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Physical

Activity

Academic

Performance

Physical

Education

Recess

Classroom

Activity

ExtracurricularActivities

Cognitive Skills

Attitudes

Academic

Behaviors

AcademicAchievement


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Resources for Teachers

FitDecks

Deskercise website (Google: The Lean Team Deskercises)

Cardio Cards (being developed by Brookline teachers)

Spark folder to be placed above Baker Conference

http://www.johnratey.com/newsite/index.html

Books:

Spark (in your library) by John J. RateyBrain Rules by John Messina

The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning Through Movement

by Traci Lengel and Mike Kuczala


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THE REVOLUTION!

Baker Meetings of the Future!!


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CHALK TALK

Ideas for when/how you can incorporate

a movement break in your class.

Questions/Comments

Feedback on this teaching strategy


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SPECIAL THANKS TO:

RTSG Neuroscience Consultants for sharing slides(science and studies)

Amanda Grindstaff and Mike Blanchard, Presenters

Pierce staff and students (for activity video andsharing their practice)

Susan Balogh, Kelly Nelson, Kyle Williams, Tricia

Laham, Dale Cramer for help in preparation Mary Brown for offering faculty meeting time

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