Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Peggy Taylor.Fulk, Rebecca Beacham2013-06-252013-06-252012https://scholarworks.montana.edu/handle/1/1293In this investigation brain breaks were implemented with the goal of improving student focus and learning in an afternoon science class. Different styles of breaks were offered each afternoon and quality of learning was monitored. Though students felt certain breaks were ineffective, on task behavior and grades improved after treatment.enScience--Study and teachingMiddle school studentsExerciseProfessional PaperCopyright 2012 by Rebecca Beacham Fulk