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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Remember to Stop and Smell the Roses: Olfaction and its Relationship to Memory

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discover that olfaction elicits memory associations. They investigate how olfaction compares to other sensory modalities in the formation of memories. This is a hands-on lab activity guaranteed to build memories in your students!
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Word Connections

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the science of word associations. They take a memory quiz, read articles on how the brain processes language, explore the concept of false memories and create and illustrate their own original word associations.
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Curated OER

The Brain’s Inner Workings

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Do you want to learn about how you learn? Help pupils become the best learners they can be by teaching them how their brain works. The resources available include videos about brain structure and a study guide full of activities that...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Brain and Senses

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students investigate the brain through multiple senses. In this biology instructional activity, students experiment with different activities involving taste, memory, touch, and sight to understand how the brain works. Students work in...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Brain Concentration

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students play a card game to test their memory. Special cards are provided, as well as clear directions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Nervous System from A to Z

For Students 7th - 12th
In this nervous system alphabet book learning exercise, students study 26 neuroscience terms as they read the 26 terms and their definitions in the glossary. Some of the terms included are: receptor, unipolar, white matter, axon,...
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Lesson Plan
University of Minnesota

Mirroring Emotions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Do you ever give your class the "teacher look"? Without saying a word, they become silent and engaged (hopefully). How do they know what you're thinking? Explore the concept of nonverbal communication and how it relates to our mirror...
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Interactive
Open Colleges

Your Brain Map: Strategies for Accelerated Learning

For Students 9th - 12th
The brain is a complex organ with many different structures and functions. An interactive diagram allows learners to explore the different structures while pop-ups describe their functions. Secondary interactives show the structures of...
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Lesson Plan
University of Minnesota

Virtual Neurons

For Teachers 5th - 12th
It's electric! Young anatomists use Virtual Neurons software to build, control, and analyze complex nerve circuits within the body. Colorful and packed with content, class members enjoy interacting with the nervous system at a personal...
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Lesson Plan
American Psychological Association

Using Psychological Perspectives to Answer Questions on Behavior

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Perspective is everything when it comes to assessing human behavior. Class members examine a series of statements and identify the perspective represented by each to demonstrate their understanding of different psychological perspectives.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Brain Power

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, students investigate the anatomy and function of the human brain. Students read facts about the parts of the brain and what each does. Students compare the size of the human brain to that of other animals....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Musical Mind

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students go on a tour of how and why music styles have changed over the years, and discover where they can gather some insight about their favorite musical styles and artists. There are excellent websites imbedded in this lesson.
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Unit Plan
BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: The Learning Brain: Neuroscience

For Students K - 1st
This series of videos introduces students to the brain, including why it is so special, its parts and functions and how it recalls memories and stores new information. Other videos explain how the brain processes sensory information and...
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Brain Cognitive Science: Cognitive Neuroscience

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level online neuroscience course focusing on human memories. Course highlights how memories are created and controlled, and how we are able to remember the past. Course features include readings and related resources on the topic.
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Activity
Other

Society for Neuroscience: Brain Facts [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a publication on the human brain and how it works. Gives details on the neuron, how the senses interact with the brain and much more. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Activity
University of Washington

Neuroscience for Kids: Brain Games

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Engaging site for K-12 students to learn more about how the brain functions-- and have some fun at the same time.
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Activity
University of Washington

Neuroscience for Kids: Brain Games

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Engaging site for K-12 students to learn more about how the brain functions-- and have some fun at the same time.
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Handout
University of Washington

Neuroscience Resources for Kids: Ecstasy Mdma

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, students can read about the dangers associated with the designer drug called ecstasy. Learn about the short-term and long-term effects associated with this dangerous drug. Included is information on proper brain function, as well...