Web Exercise #1: Myths and Facts Surrounding Menopause and Hormones

LO 15.3: Compare and contrast the reproductive changes that middle-aged men and women experience.

 

Directions: This activity may be done individually. Chapter 15 discusses reproductive changes that middle-aged men and women experience.  Menopause can be very frustrating to go through, as the symptoms may appear at any time.  In the following TEDx talk, Michelle Warren discusses the myths and facts surrounding menopause hormones.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcD0XkIpls0

 

What are some of the myths?

What are the facts?

What was the most interesting thing you learned from this talk?

 

Web Exercise #2: Train your brain

LO 15.7: Analyze changes in cognitive capacities during middle adulthood, including attention, memory, processing speed, and expertise.

LO 15.8: Discuss learning during middle adulthood, particularly for adults who return to higher education.

 

Directions: This activity must be done individually. Chapter 15 discusses changes in cognitive capacities during middle adulthood, including attention, memory, processing speed, and expertise.  Each of these slow as adults age and can be a challenge for adults returning to higher education.  The purpose of this exercise is to explore an app designed to train your brain.  Download Lumosity to your smartphone.  If you do not have a smartphone, you may play the game online.  Spend time each day for one week exploring the activities.  Then come to class ready to discuss your experience.  What did you like about the app?  What did you learn? Is brain training possible?

 

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Web Exercise #3: Scholarships for non-traditional students

LO 15.8: Discuss learning during middle adulthood, particularly for adults who return to higher education.

 

Directions: This activity can be done individually or in small groups. Chapter 15 discusses adults who return to higher education and the challenges they face.  Often, they struggle to juggle their family life, career, and education.  They need more time to study and often do not know about opportunities provided for students like them.  The purpose of this study is to explore these opportunities.  Visit the following websites and answer the questions below.

 

 

 

Did you realize these opportunities exist?

What advice would you tell someone who says they cannot go to college, because they cannot afford it?