Grade 7 Brain Development Worksheet
Explore the fascinating world of brain development, its structures, functions, and how it changes during adolescence for 7th graders.
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Brain Development: A Journey of Growth
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which part of the brain is responsible for thinking, memory, and voluntary movement?
Cerebellum
Brainstem
Cerebrum
Spinal Cord
2. What is the process called when the brain prunes unused connections and strengthens important ones?
Myelination
Synaptic pruning
Neurogenesis
Plasticity
3. The brain is made up of billions of specialized cells called .
4. The is the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination.
5. During adolescence, the cortex, responsible for decision-making, is still developing.
6. The human brain is fully developed by the age of 5.
True
False
7. Sleep is important for brain development and memory consolidation.
True
False
8. Label the following parts of the human brain:
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B:
C:
9. Briefly explain why adolescence is considered a critical period for brain development.