Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mapping the Brain

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A virtual 3-D tour leads students to developing icons representing the function of various parts of the brain. These icons are then used to label hand-drawn maps of the brain. A worksheet, assessment, and detailed procedures are included.
Lesson Plan
University of Minnesota

Homeostasis of Thermoregulation

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Whether you're battling the flu or trying to warm up on a chilly day, your body's ability to react to temperature change is fascinating! Anatomy scholars discover the fantastic feedback loops that control body temperature in a rigorous...
Lesson Plan
Scholastic

The Science of Marijuana—How THC Affects the Brain

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Marijuana can affect every part of a user's life—starting with the delicate nervous centers of the brain. An informative article and worksheet prompt teenagers to learn more about how the THC found in most forms of marijuana can...
Lesson Plan
University of Minnesota

Sheep Brain Dissection

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Bored with frog and earthworm dissections? Had your fill of fetal pigs? Anatomy learners will be intrigued by the sheep's brain, and you will be prepared with guiding questions, extension activities, and pictures as they dissect one —...
Worksheet
Ask a Biologist

Neuron Anatomy Activity

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Reinforce the neural connections in the brains of your young biologists with a simple anatomy worksheet. Looking at the provided diagram of a neuron, students are asked to correctly identify and describe the function of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Four scenarios of unusual human behaviors are given to your psychology class. Based on their knowledge of brain anatomy and function, they consider what parts of the brain might be affected in order to result in the behaviors. This case...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Brain Awareness Week

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore human anatomy by completing a list of activities over five days. In this brain science lessons, students examine images of brains and identify the different parts. Students complete an in-class quiz regarding brain...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Busy Brain

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore biology by completing a human body worksheet. In this human brain lesson, students identify the different anatomy within the brain and the functions those pieces form. Students read an article about signals in the brain...
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Curated OER

Brain Awareness Week Lessons

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the human brain and nervous system. In this brain awareness instructional activity, students examine specific terms with regards to the human brain. Students discover the brain's structure and function and how it...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Aging Brain: A Lesson on Alzheimer's Disease

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the aging brain and its relationship to the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease. They need to have prior knowledge of brain and nervous system anatomy in order to participate in this lesson. Students compare an...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

21st Century Medicine: Nerves of Steel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students model a sarcomere's action, they gain a kinesthetic and visual understanding of muscle contraction. They use this exercise stimulates the production of myosin and actin. Students use two colors of clay, make a "sandwich" of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Anatomy of the Brain

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore human anatomy by completing a quiz. In this brain lesson, students read assigned text which discusses the different elements of the human brain and how they are used in everyday experiences. Young scholars answer a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mind Mapping

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore the functions of the brain. They create their own "live" model comparing a phrenology chart to our modern understanding of brain function and anatomy. Students compare and contrast brain models.
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Curated OER

Bird Brained?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify general abilities that indicate animal cognitive intelligence. In this biology lesson, students create an intelligence testing challenge for ravens. They compare its ability to that of a crow.
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Curated OER

Brain Health & Brain Anatomy

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners study possible causes of dementia.  In this brain analysis lesson students participate in several activities about dementia. 
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Curated OER

Brain Anatomy

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the brain. In this brain anatomy lesson, students explore the brain, identify the parts and neurons. They identify nerve pathways involved in daily activities.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

ADHD - A Focus on the Brain

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research the disease of ADHD and how it effects the brain. They specifically look at how the neurochemicals of the brain affect the behavior of individuals with ADHD. Students also explore and discuss some of the different...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Brain Awareness Week

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners explore the brain. In this science lesson, students create a model of the brain and discuss steps taken in order to protect the brain. Learners design a container that would protect the brain from injury. Students discuss the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Anatomy of the Brain

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students explore the brain. In 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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Science Friday

Ugh, a Bug!

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Young entomologists familiarize themselves with the physical characteristics of insects. Composed of two activities, each lesson involves your scientists tapping into their prior knowledge of bugs and making observations of real live...
Activity
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Winogradsky Columns: Microbial Ecology in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Winogradsky columns are ideal for observing the role of bacteria and other microorganisms in an ecosystem. This student activity guide is complete with data tables for observations and analysis questions for processing what was observed....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Brain Health and Brain Anatomy

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore different intelligences. For this brain health lesson, students work through several activities to help them identify the type of intelligence they have. Students will focus on understanding their personal strengths and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Brain Manipulative Model

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students visualize the major human brain divisions by using a manipulative puzzle to discover the names and functions of the regions. They use this hands-on anatomy aid to study the braqin regions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Whose Brain is THAT?!

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore various animal brains. In this animal anatomy lesson, students compare and contrast animal brains with the brain of a human. They record several characteristics in a data table for each brain they observe.