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Program Flyer: Be a Brain Builder
Add to Favorites| Content Provider | McMillen Center for Health Education | |
| Contact Information |
Linda Hathaway schedule@mcmillencenter.org 600 Jim Kelley Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46816 United States Phone: (260) 456-4511 Fax: (260) 456-9655 |
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| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating |
  based on 1 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, Age 10-13 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 35 students. | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 1 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Community Interests, Family & Consumer Science, Health/Physical Education | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Best Practice, Gifted & Talented | |
| Program Description | Youth will learn about the brain and nervous system. They will study various learning styles and be encouraged to detect their personal learning style while exploring activities that can boost brain performance. Upon completion of this program, youth will understand the importance of staying mentally and physically fit through regular exercise and good nutrition. | |
| Program Format |
1. An activity to show that the body and mind work together during learning. 2.Description and demonstration of neurons 3.Visual demonstration of the three main areas of the brain 4.Explanation of various learning styles using activities 5.Discover ways to boost brain power |
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| Objectives |
1.State two benefits of doing brain exercises 2.Identify various parts of the nervous system 3.List two reasons why staying physically fit is also good for the brain 4.List three keys to staying healthy 5. Demonstrate the functions of the two halves of the brain 6.Demonstrate at least two ways to enhance the learning of facts |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns | National Health Education Standards 1, 4, 5, 7 and National Science Standards NS.K-4.3 Life Science NS.K-4.6 Personal and Social Perspectives NS.5-8.3 Life Science NS.5-8.6 Personal and Social Perspectives. All programming meets UK National Curriculum concepts for PSHE in Key Stages 1-4. Please see our website: www.mcmillencenter.org for more information or phone from the UK 001 260 456 4511 | |
| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns | Please see our website at www.mcmillencenter.org for the alignment to the Indiana and National Academic Standards for Health Education | |
| Program Length | 45 Minutes | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
Point to Point Cost: $150.00 By Request Cost: $150.00 |
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| Program Fee Notes | Fee for the UK is 98 British Pounds. Please include a purchase order number when you submit a reservation. Bridging fees will be paid by the customer. An invoice will be sent after successful delivery of each program. A 1 1/2 % late charge will be added thirty days after the invoice date. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to your confirmed videoconference date to avoid billing. Payment is due in full upon receipt of the invoice. Checks should be made to McMillen Center for Health Education. Non payment will result in the denial of further registration from your organization. | |
| Cancellation Policy | A full fee will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 24 hours notice. We will not charge for programs cancelled due to natural causes or if there are technical problems that do not allow a connection. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over |
IP |
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| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider |
We are an IP provider. Other capabilities with systems that are compliant with H.323 and recommend a minimum connection line speed of 384kbps, but can accommodate a maximum speed of 2Mbps. The school or host organization is responsible for scheduling all bridge connections. The host organization should plan to connect with the McMillen Center 10 minutes prior to the start of the program. We recommend scheduling a test call prior to the date of your program. Our IP address is: 71.127.84.124 |
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