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Watch Your Thoughts! Diagnostic Imaging and the Brain
Students investigate the structure and function of the brain and the diagnostic imaging technologies used in brain research. They complete a worksheet and discuss their findings.
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Mapping the Homunculus
Students determine the relative number of nerve endings located in the skin. By calculating the reciprocal of these measurements, students have the appropriate data for predicting the relative size of the homunculus found on the cerebral...
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Anatomy of the Brain
Students explore the brain. For this science lesson, students view a diagram of the brain and discuss the various regions of the brain. Students discuss the importance of protecting the brain and design a protective covering.
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Brain Watching
Young scholars identify the different parts of the nervous system. In this biology lesson, students research methods to diagnose and cure neurological disorders. They present their report to class.
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Brain Development
Students examine the discoveries that were made in the brain in the 1960's and compare them to the effects of today. In this brain development lesson plan students divide into groups and participate in several activities that help...
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Making a Brain: Aritifical Neural Network
Students explore how the brain works. In this nervous system lesson, students create a network of "neurons" to simulate how the nervous system and the brain work together.
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Label the Neuron
In this neuron worksheet, 7th graders study the definitions for the neuron and then label the neuron diagram with the terms.
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Neuroscience for Kids Coloring Book
In this neuroscience worksheet, students color in 12 different parts of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and neurons.
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The Nervous System
In this nervous system learning exercise, students review the structure and function of the central nervous system. This learning exercise has 1 drawing and 17 fill in the blank statements.
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Memory Word Search
In this health worksheet, students find the words related to the concept of memory and the answers are found by looking at the bottom of the page.
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Growth and Development
Fourth graders explore an interactive site and discover new facts about the brain and its functions. They play a game demonstrating which areas of the brain control specific muscles.
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What Does Your "Homunculus" Look Like?
Students determine the density of touch receptors in various parts of the body on the right hand side. They use collected data to draw a picture of the
"homunculus" of an experimental subject.
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OUtside Influence
Students identify factors that are important for brain functioning of learning. They observe the impact of interaction in mice. They also create their own experiment dealing with the mice. They analyze and share their results.
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Taste and Smell
Young scholars experiment to determine classmates taste and smell to find out which sends the clearest message to the brain.
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Movies Are Us
Students watch a movie, and answer teacher created questions in order to explore the brain.
BBC
Bbc: Human Anatomy: Organs
Explore the anatomy of the human body. Click on an organ or other body part to read more about its structure and function, and then try out an interactive activity for that organ.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: The Future of Human Health
Series of seven video lectures delivered by Standford University professors on the future and frontiers of human health. Videos vary in length. Comments sections at the bottom of the page.
National Institutes of Health
Understanding Alcohol: Information About Alcohol
Includes several sections, with charts and facts with information on alcohol use, alcoholism, youth drinking, and misconceptions and myths about alcohol and drinking. Though a "Teacher's guide," this website is suitable for students...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Anatomy and Physiology: Nervous System
Through informational text, interactive activities, self-checking practice problems, and more, students learn about the human nervous system.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Neuroscience & Biotechnology [Pdf]
A full-length download of the biotech magazine which discusses diseases of the central nervous system. It also takes a closer look at a sample of the tools and technology scientists use to address the various ways your brain and spinal...
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Learning About Drugs and Alcohol Through Biotechnology [Pdf]
Find out what role genetics plays in why people become drug and alcohol abusers, and investigate how biotechnology can help shape the future of medications used for addicts.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Investigating [Pdf]
Take a glimpse at the way normal brains work and about brain disorders. Learn how research and technology help us learn about the fundamental molecular workings of the brain.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Everest: Test Your Brain Under Low Oxygen Conditions
This interactive feature from the NOVA: "Everest" Web site lets you take the same brain quizzes that researchers have used to test the brain function of climbers on Mount Everest.