if processing opportunities are not present, there is a good chance information will be lost from overload

True 

working memory capacity is short

True

part of the limbic system in each temporal lobe (right and left side of brain above your ear) responsible for long term memory and emotional responses

Hippocampus

Teaching information in long sessions allows students to process and rehearse information

False

Brain blasts, Brain bursts, Brain boosts, Energizers

additional terms for Brain breaks

Brain breaks provide for breaks in content, but also create more blood and oxygen flow around the brain

participants are more energized, engaged, motivated

True

Some brain breaks are easier to implement than others

True 

when a teacher introduces brain breaks in the classroom, it is important that thebreaks last between three to five minutes for maximum benefit

False

• students toss one ball back and forth, then add a second ball, then a third ball
• students toss ball to partner and back so that the ball makes a figure eight shape
• students practice underhand and overhand throws
• students throw, bounce, and catch
• students perform any other trick the teacher adds

Partner Activities 

Many brain break activities can be altered to fit the needs and ability levels of the students in the classroom

True

changes to the rules and method of performing the activity can be made with little impact of the goal

True

• use larger ball or object
• use softer ball or object
• use an object that will not drop the the floor as quickly
• students stand close to each other
• students are allowed to take their time to complete an activity
• teacher can demonstrate the activity with one or more group performing the skills

Ways to modify activities to help students 

• use smaller object or ball
• select a ball or object that is heavier so it will fall more quickly
• increase the number of times a task or trick must be completed
• complicate the rules
• increase the number of people involved in the taks
• set time limits

Ways to make activities more challenging

All students in the classroom will find the activity breaks you integrate to be fun and will willingly participate

 False

Classroom teacher should be willing to research and utilize a variety of brain breaks in the classroom.

Keep your students guessing

True