1. Mirror Lab Methods of Learning Mirror Writing
Learning – The acquisition of new knowledge and skills.
There are several types of memory, and each is processed in a different part of the brain.
Remembering…
facts
visual images
events and experiences
how to do things
smells, tastes, and feelings
Mirror Writing
Today we will be learning by doing.
We will practice learning a new skill
Mirror writing
A skill becomes easier with practice and repetition.

2. ACCIDENT REPORT
1. Describe the sequence of events leading up to and including the accident. Include what was said, what was done, and who was involved. 2. Draw a map of the room showing where and when things happened. 3. Write a detailed physical description of the people and objects involved in the accident. 4. Record any other details you noticed.

3. RECALL QUESTIONS Slide 1
1. Whom did the visitor ask for when first entering the room?
2. What color was the visitor’s hat?
3. What did your teacher say during the visit?
4. Which way did the stripes on the visitor’s clothing go?
5. What did the visitor say was in the container?

4. RECALL QUESTIONS Slide 2
6. Whom did the visitor touch?
7. What color were the visitor’s shoes?
8. How long was the visitor in the room?
9. Which hand did the visitor use to pick up the container?
10. How many times did the visitor say your teacher’s name?

5. Memory Retention Effective ways of “memory retention” learning
Emotional
You remember things that are emotionally important to YOU.
You remember things that make you feel a strong emotion.
Fear
Anger
Happiness

6. Memory Retention Sensory We use multiple senses when learning Sight
Smell
Touch
Sound
When you combine multiple senses, you tend to learn better

7. Questioning
Leading Questions: Questions that assume something is true.
You assume in a logical way, but it may not be true. You are creating a fictional scenario.

8. Memory Test 1: Hearing Names
saltshaker
coin
curler
seeds
bobby pin
toothpick
map
clock
yarn
bottle

9. Memory Test 2: Reading Names
measuring cup
camera
eraser
soap
glasses
eyedropper
pepper
balloon
ring
towel

10. Memory Test 3: Hearing and Reading Names
protractor
button
calendar
pen
toothbrush
pencil sharpener
watch
clothespin
card
nail

11. MEMORIES 4: READING, HEARING, AND WRITING NAMES
cup
glove
chalk
safety pin
ribbon
shell
typewriter
candy
rubber band
funnel

12. MEMORIES 5: READING, HEARING, AND WRITING NAMES AND SEEING OBJECTS
key
Ruler
White out
jar CD
book
remote
paper clip
Chalk
Timer

13. Memory strategies for facts and skills Part 1
Senses (the more you combine, the better your remember)
Verbal
Hearing the word being said
Sight
Seeing the word
Seeing the object
Touch
Feeling the object
Writing the word

14. Memory strategies for facts and skills Part 2
Association – When something reminds you of something else.
Example…When remembering a name, associate it to something. Like Ms. Wedige, sort of reminds you of wedgie. This word is funny, and you remember funny things.
Mnemonic (nee – MON – ic) – Using a phrase, word, acronym, or song to help you remember.
Principal vs. Principle
Principal is your pal…like the person principal.
In order for this to work, it must be something that you are already familiar with.

15. Viewing of the Eye Front view of eyes Side view of eye
Observations and questions about eye structure and function

16. Cow Eye Dissection Day 1
Eyes: Inside and Out • Observe external anatomy. • Examine the pupil. • Examine the cornea. • Examine the muscles and fat. • Examine the optic nerve. • Remove the fat and muscles. • Examine the eyeball.