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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Diagnosing a Zombie: Brain and Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Video explores diagnosing a zombie by relating its symptoms to various human brain and behavior disorders. [3:44] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: The Brain Is the Boss

For Students 9th - 10th
What weighs 3 pounds at maturity and is faster than any computer? If you don't know then use this site about the brain. Get great information and diagrams about the brain. Available in Spanish.
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Article
Frontiers Media

Frontiers: Thanks for the Memories

For Students 9th - 10th
Everyone wants a good memory but we don't often ask ourselves what memory is for. Let's begin our exploration of why memory is important and how it works with a little memory test: Do you remember what you learned in class last...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Pieces of Mind: Remembering What Matters

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore how the new technology of PET (positron emission tomography) imaging has given researchers a tool to look inside the brain. Investigate uses of this technology in brain research and list ideas for future uses of PET scans.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Quelling the Adrenaline Response: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand and be able to use basic techniques to reduce intensity of their own fight or flight reaction. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Quelling the Adrenaline Response."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Raising the "Reaction Threshold": Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how familiarity with situations and preparation can reduce the likelihood and intensity of their fight or flight reaction. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Raising the "Reaction...