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Website
Other

Life Extension Foundation: Parkinson's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information about the prevention and treatment of Parkinson's Disease. It defines the disease, signs and symptoms, medications and surgical interventions.
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Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Meninges of the Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a brief description and diagram of the meninges of the brain. Also mentions the functions of the meninges.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: The Brain Game

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about short term memory, lobes of the brain, and memorization techniques. Take test using the skills taught in the lesson.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Brainstorming

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Several different examples of brainstorming: cluster/web, listing, circle graph, jot-chart/table. Has introduction, examples, and whole class brainstorming examples.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Human Body Systems

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces students to some of the major organs of the human body. Visual aids provide focused information on the heart and circulatory system as well as the brain and the eye.
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Handout
Other

Bsic: Abc's of Brain Tumors

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the brain and brain tumors.
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Unit Plan
NBC

Live Science: Your Brain Remembers What You Forget

For Students 9th - 10th
The brain functions in ways that many researchers often fail to understand. This particular article reveals recent discoveries regarding research conducted on memory. An interactive feature is also posted on this site. Information is...
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Website
Other

Healthline: Three Dimensional Body Map: Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Rotatable view of the nervous system lets you examine the anatomy of the brain in 360 degrees.
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Graphic
Merriam-Webster

Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Brain

For Students 3rd - 8th
A labeled diagram of the main parts of the human brain.
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Activity
Treehut

Suzy's World: Brain

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this fact sheet to find out how your brain actually works and try an experiment to tease your brain.
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Handout
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Spinal Tap Q&a

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about spinal taps.
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Handout
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Hindbrain and Midbrain

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will examine the makeup and function of the cerebellum and brainstem.
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Handout
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Central and Peripheral Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the organization and function of the nervous system.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Nervous System

For Students K - 1st
Provides a discussion of the two parts of the nervous system: peripheral nervous system, and central nervous system. Also illustrates how signals travel through nerves.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Brain

For Students K - 1st
Learn fun and interesting facts about the brain, its parts, how it communicates, and memory.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Organs

For Students K - 1st
Learn fun facts and information about the major organs and eight main body systems.
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Handout
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.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Michael J. Fox Reveals He Has Parkinson's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, from CNN.com, discusses actor Michael J. Fox's battle with Parkinson's Disease. It provides information on disease treatments and has links to other sites with information on Parkinson's Disease.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Washington Lobes of the Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
Site dealing with lobes fo the brain. Links to various other sites with lots of information.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Washington Lobes of the Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
Site dealing with lobes fo the brain. Links to various other sites with lots of information.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Washington Lobes of the Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
Site dealing with lobes fo the brain. Links to various other sites with lots of information.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Human

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a great deal of information about the nervous system. In particular, the tools used to teach about the brain are helpful and effective.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a great deal of information about the nervous system. In particular, the tools used to teach about the brain are helpful and effective.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a great deal of information about the nervous system. In particular, the tools used to teach about the brain are helpful and effective.