Emotions and the Brain

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📚 Part 1: Understanding Emotions

WALT: Identify emotions and recognise how the brain processes them.

Success criteria: I can name emotions, say the brain starts feelings, and link an emotion to a body response.

1. Which part of the brain is especially involved in processing strong emotions?

Amygdala

Cerebellum

Kidneys

Lungs

2. Which is a common physical response to feeling scared?

Your heart beats faster

Your hair grows taller

Your teeth feel colder

Your legs get shorter

3. Check all that are emotions:

Happy

Hungry

Angry

Tired

4. Match each emotion to a common body response. Draw a line from left to right.

A. Nervous

B. Happy

C. Angry

D. Surprised

1. Smile or laugh

2. Butterflies in the stomach

3. Heart pounds / face feels hot

4. Eyes wide / quick gasp

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Reflection

5. In one sentence, where do most emotions start in your body?

6. Describe one respectful way to show someone you care about their feelings (one action):

7. Think of a time you felt excited or nervous. Write one or two physical things your body did (e.g., hands sweaty, smile):

8. Home reflection (simple): Tomorrow notice one feeling you have and how your body reacts. Write the emotion and the body reaction you notice:

Differentiation: Use emotion cards with pictures and words for learners who need support. Allow drawing or verbal answers instead of writing.

Extension: Research a brain part (like the amygdala) and write one interesting fact or draw it.

Dyslexia-friendly option: Provide a clear reading sheet with large font, simple emotion words and pictures to support reading and understanding.

Emotions and the Brain

Emotions and the Brain

📚 Part 1: Understanding Emotions

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Reflection

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