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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Secret Life of the Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS special explores the brain from birth to old age. Take a look at snapshots of brain development at birth, as a child, as a teenager, as an adult, and in old age.
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University of Washington

Neuroscience for Kids: Brain Development

For Students 9th - 10th
A good site that covers the development of the brain prior to and following birth.
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Other

The Kansas City Kid Info Zine: Child Brain Development

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains an article that discusses ten things that parents can do to provide a healthy, stimulating environment for their baby's brain development.
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Kidsource OnLine

Kid Source on Line: Brain Development Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a synopsis of major theories in brain development and learning coming from recent years as a formula for dealing with children and learning.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Brain Power: Child's Play

For Students 9th - 10th
This interview with Jim Lehrer of PBS NewsHour examines the impact of scientific research which has revealed that the brain develops most in a child's first three years of life.
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University of Wisconsin

Uw: Study: Child Abuse Can Alter Brain Development

For Students 9th - 10th
University of Wisconsin gives a news story about the effect of child abuse on the normal development of the brain. Cites information from a recent study.
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Kidsource OnLine

Kid Source on Line: Five Ways to Stimulate Brain Power in Your Child

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a general list of some ideas about what might help foster the "right" kind of brain development.
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Other

Babycenter: Inside Your Child's Mind:a Visual Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
BabyCenter offers a brain image which provides information about what different areas of the brain control in a child.
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CNN

Cnn: Babies' First Months Crucial to Brain Development

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from CNN provides a transcript of a short news story about the importance of early life on brain development.