The Teenage Brain

Adolescence is a time of great cognitive change and development, particularly in the middle school years. As we learn more about brain development, it is fascinating to read about the changes that our middle school learners go through. I have included a few resources below, provided by PCSD teacher Laura Shemancik, that provide interesting and useful information about the changing teen brain.

TED talk by Sarah-Jayne Blackmore, cognitive neuroscientist, about teenager behavior and the brain

Brainline- All about brain injury and PTSD (Interactive visual of the brain with simple explanation)

Teen Brain Problem Solving and Decision Making - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry