Event(s) Summary
Number of Events Organized During Brain Awareness Week:
2
Year:
2021
Type of Events Held:
- Lecture/Briefing
- School Program
Target Audiences:
- Elementary school students (1-5)
- Middle school students (6-8)
- Professionals
Approximate Number of People Reached:
15
Details of Major Brain Awareness Week Events/Activities:
In partnership with Lake County Office of Education, alternative education elementary and middle school students, participated in a briefing about the brain, and social emotional functioning and self care. Throughout the week students worked on science projects about the brain.
Event Planning & Publicity
Publicity Methods Used:
- Emails
- Posters/Flyers
- Social Media
- Other
Other Publicity Methods:
personal contact
Which of These Publicity Methods Was The Most Successful?
personal contact
Resources
What downloadable materials from the Foundation did you use for your events?
- Puzzles: Grades 3-5
- Puzzles: Grades 6-8
- Adults' Fact Sheets
- Kids' Fact Sheets Grades 3-5
- Kids' Fact Sheets Grades 6-8
- Lesson Plans Grades K-5
- Lesson Plans Grades 6-8
- Truth or Myth Flash Cards
- Q&A: Answering Your Questions About the Brain Booklet
Which BAW graphic materials did you use in publicizing your events?
- Brain Awareness Week Logos
- Brain Awareness Week Facebook Cover Image
Feedback & Keys to Success
How do you feel BAW participation benefited your organization and the local community?
Improved learning for students and emotional control strategies.
Please share any suggestions or lessons learned that may help others plan future events:
None
Did/do you like our Facebook page?
Yes
Was the information provided on Facebook useful?
Yes, it was very helpful. Thank you.
