Adolescent Brain and Emotions

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Brain illustration showing emotional centres

🧠 Part 1: Brain Science & Vocabulary

1. Match each brain part to its function during adolescence:

A. Prefrontal cortex

B. Amygdala

C. Limbic system

D. Hormones

1. Chemical messengers affecting mood

2. Decision-making and impulse control

3. Fear and emotional responses

4. Emotional processing centre

2. Which brain region is still developing until age 25?

Amygdala

Prefrontal cortex

Brain stem

Cerebellum

3. Label the brain diagram below with: Prefrontal Cortex, Amygdala, Limbic System

😊 Part 2: Emotional Responses & Scenarios

4. Tick the healthy emotional responses during adolescence:

Talking to a trusted adult about stress

Using deep breathing when angry

Bottling up all emotions

Exercising to manage mood

Avoiding all challenging situations

Practising mindfulness techniques

5. Explain why teenagers might make more emotional decisions than adults:

6. During adolescence, the brain produces more _______ which affects mood, and the _______ develops slower than emotional centres, making impulse control harder.

7. Describe one strategy you use (or could use) to manage strong emotions:

🌱 Part 3: Personal Reflection & Growth

8. Reflection: How has your emotional awareness changed as you've grown older? Give a specific example.

9. Extension Activity: Research and explain how sleep affects teenage brain development and emotional regulation:

🎯 Success Criteria

I can:

Identify key brain regions involved in adolescent emotional development

Explain why teenagers experience intense emotions

Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy emotional responses

Describe strategies for managing emotions effectively

Differentiation Support: Visual learners - use the brain diagram; Kinaesthetic learners - act out scenarios; Advanced learners - complete extension research task.