The+Brain-+use+it+or+lose+it!

Links for our unit on the brain
 * [[image:neuroscience_for_kids.jpg width="357" height="61" align="center" link="http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/chgames.html"]]

Use any of the hyperlinks (especially //explore, experiment, questions and answers, links)// to find more interesting facts, interactives and activities on the brain. ||

Use the timeline and list five significant 'findings' about the importance of the brain. Place these on your own timeline. ||
 * [[image:secret_life_of_the_brain.jpg align="center" link="http://www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/3d/index.html"]]

Use the 3D model to identify and learn about one area of the brain that you think is most important for learning. Be prepared to justify your choice. Draw or model a brain and label the different areas. ||

Try some of the different mind illusions. Either sketch one yourself using your mathematical skills, or take a 'screen dump'. Work with your group to create a presentation of 'mind illusions' and have notes to explain the illusion. ||
 * [[image:brain_scan.jpg align="center" link="http://www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/scanning/index.html"]]

Read the information on different types of brain scanners. Which one would be the best to use if you were studying someone's ability to learn new information? Explain your answer. ||

Use this national geographic link to create an A3 poster about one aspect of the brain. You can use any of the main links on the introductory page ( anatomy, unhealthy, stimulate). Your poster must include: title, section headings, a labelled diagram, bibliography and be written in your own words. Note take in your reading book with a draft layout first. ||
 * [[image:jigsaw.jpg align="center" link="http://www.jigzone.com/gallery/5F2358B.CDD21B?z=6"]]

Use this link from the neuroscience website and create a 'brain themed' electronic postcard with your jigsaw skills. Email it to the class as evidence of completion. || Use [|this link] and then show some of the most interesting comparisons between the brain and a computer using a suitable graphic organiser e.g. Venn Diagram or Comparison Alley. ||
 * How is the brain like a tree? a toy?

Use this link to make up three more brain metaphors. Then present any six metaphors using graphics and words. Include a border, title and use inserts for both graphics and words. Consider your use of colour. Use your visual language rubric to self assess and also get a peer to assess before you identify your strength and next step. || Find three quotes about the brain from this link, or use any you can find elsewhere, and present each of them on an A5 size paper. Include the quote, achnowledge the author, explain why you chose it and have a suitable graphic or background. ||
 * || What is the most important part of your brain? What part do you use for solving maths equations? Use this link and justify your answer with a labelled diagram.

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