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AGES 3-5

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AGES 5-7

GRADES 3-8

AGES 8-13

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VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

MICRO EXPRESSIONS FACIAL DECODING LESSON

Renown family therapist Paul Ekman codified a system to determine the emotions behind the complexities of human facial expressions. We have 43 muscles in our face, with which, we unknowingly and involuntarily contort in a myriad of ways to convey what we’re feeling.

These are seven universal expressions–happiness, sadness, contempt, surprise, anger, disgust, fear. Watch this lessen video and then go to our next video to take the quiz featuring three of lifestyle brand, VOLCOM, pro surfers!

VOLCOM SURFERS MICRO EXPRESSIONS FACIAL DECODING QUIZ

Three amazing athletes from the iconic VOLCOM lifestyle brand provide the spectrum of emotions for you to decode! We have 43 muscles in our face, with which, we unknowingly and involuntarily contort in a myriad of ways to convey what we’re feeling behind them. See if you can guess what our professional athletes are feeling based on these their expressions!

ROCK STARS + PRO-ATHLETES DISCUSS MENTAL TOUGHNESS

Joe Trohman from rock band FALL OUT BOY and author of None of This Rocks: A Memoir, discusses mental toughness with Pat Moore, an all-around Pro Snowboarder and 2 time X-Games Real Snow Backcountry winner.

Both have achieved the pinnacle of success in their respective fields. Beyond these skills, their success necessitates a mental fortitude that allows them to overcome obstacles and diversities. In this video, Charity Bomb explores more about their mental preparedness techniques, strategies, and challenges, so that we can impart that wisdom on children to help them develop mental muscle.