Brain Health
in the
Classroom
Catherine Clair
Science Teacher
@ St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Co Clare
The brain in the curriculum
Biology
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Central nervous system: brain and spinal cord.
Location and function of the following parts of the brain: cerebrum, hypothalamus, pituitary
gland, cerebellum, and medulla oblongata. Cross-section of spinal cord indicating: white
matter, grey matter and central canal (refer to their constituent bodies), three-layer
protective tissue – the meninges.
Dorsal and ventral roots of the spinal nerve.
P.E.
Benefits of physical activity participation
5.11 discuss the personal, social and economic benefits of physical activity for
health and wellbeing at different life stages
SPHE - A space for brain health
Strand - Understanding myself and other
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Study skills - Hermann Ebbinghaus’ Forgetting curve & Spaced
repetition
Strand - Making healthy choices
Less reliance on phone
Yondr pouch used in
school to limit students
time on the phone and to
encourage more social
interaction
Importance of sleep
Sleep is your Superpower - Dr Matt Walker
Research has shown that the
HIPPOCAMPUS makes new memories
more effectively with sleep
Strand - RSE
● Reproductive hormones secreted by the pituitary gland in the brain
Science week - Focus - brain health
Whole school initiative during tutor time and in
science class
Focus on
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Brain structure
Exercise
Sleep
Good brain food
Social interaction
Useful resources
www.brainfacts.org
www.alleninstitute.org
www.twinkl.ie
Useful resources
www.wordwall.net
www.wordmint.com