Brain Waves

Concussion Consciences

Lesson Plan #84

Teacher: Katherine Victoria VanAnderland, Original copy

Date: 07/03/2020

Overview & Purpose

Ever had a concussion? Watch a video that explains the complicated dangers of concussions and how brain neurons are damaged during a concussion. Discover ways to heal the brain after a concussion and the long term effects of head trauma.

Education Standards

1. Analysis Skills

2. Logic

3. Problem Solving

Objectives

1. Use in a psychology class when studying the brain

2. Flip the lesson, using the video and quiz as an out-of-class assignment before coming to class the next day to elaborate on the topic further

3. Spark discussions of class members' personal experiences of concussions

4. View the short documentary by the New York Times listed in the Dig Deeper section of the resource

Materials Needed

1. https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-happens-when-you-have-a-concussion-clifford-robbins#digdeeper

2. Pens, Colored Pens

3. https://youtu.be/KkaXNvzE4pk

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPnDaRYXHs4

5. https://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/06/sports/hockey/derek-boogaard-a-brain-going-bad.html?pagewanted=all

6. https://concussionfoundation.org/

7. https://concussionfoundation.org/impacted-lives

8. https://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/06/sports/hockey/derek-boogaard-a-brain-going-bad.html?pagewanted=all

Verification

Steps to check for student understanding

1. Addresses common myths associated with concussions

2. Brings attention to a common danger of playing sports, and provides ways to be safe while participating in these activities

3. Great for a PE teacher or sports coach to show to their class or team

Activity

Describe activity that will reinforce the lesson

Write a response to the Video in a short answer for your portfolio, and Use the articles to write a response to them.