Guide 5 Coordination
Resources
Additional activities, a behind-the-scenes gallery, recommended books, and more.
About this Guide
Brain Games
We could all use a break right about now; luckily we have a built-in destination: our magnificent brains. Even when our brains are dealing with disease and distress, they have amazing potential. If your brain needs medical assistance: get it. If your brain needs a break: let it rest. And if your brain craves adventure, let it play: explore new topics, re-live grand moments, and plan for future synaptic growth.
Lesley
Search for Patterns
Our brains are constantly searching for patterns. Many games, including popular video games, reward pattern recognition and excite with new variations on familiar themes. Find out which patterns appeal to you. Many “personality tests” attempt to sort preferences and behaviors into categories. See if you agree with the results, even if you don’t, you may find patterns to enhance and seek out, or patterns to avoid.
Behind-the-Scenes
Sometimes the first attempt just isn’t the winner. Here is the first try at a synapse video. It didn’t have errors, we just wanted to see if we could do better.
This reflex arc video was just a bit dark and shaky. If we have time, sometimes, we need to try a different location or equipment.
Educational toys and memorable analogies make learning anatomy a lot more fun.
Many of us have middle ear infections as children as that part of the ear finishes development after birth.
Some Assembly Required
We are getting plenty of cool used models from Ebay; but occasionally I splurge and get something new from Amazon. The downside is that everything seems to arrive in pieces with vague directions. So I hand it over to Mark :).
Sensory Garden
Looking for gardening ideas in a small space? How about a garden geared towards a specific sense? Fragrance, sound (water garden), taste (fruits, vegetables, and/or herbs), smell, or touch/texture.
Can’t get enough of our magnificent brains? There are many games, toys, and models that celebrate one of our most sophisticated organs.
Recommended Books
A primer on the nervous system for any age.
Sometimes great work starts with eliminating distractions.
Understanding reflexes can really help if you are trying to understand childhood behaviors.
Build a Library
Whether its digital or print, collect resources that assist in exploring, describing, and explaining the natural world.
Coordination Product Page
Complete this guide’s products before advancing on to the next guide
Back to the Module Index
Links to all eight Guides
This Week’s Guide
5: Coordination