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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Stroke Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
A stroke disrupts the brain's function by injuring brain cells, usually by interfering with the brain's blood supply. Because the brain's blood supply can be disrupted for different reasons, doctors generally classify strokes into three...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Paw Preference in Pets

For Students 4th - 8th
The great majority of people have a distinct hand preference. The goal of this science fair project is to determine whether non-primate mammals (e.g., dogs or cats) have a paw preference, which might indicate lateralization of function...
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Colorado State University

Colorado State Univ.: Functional Anatomy of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Includes pictures and a glossary of terms.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Let's See What You're Made Of" by Bird Brain Science

For Students 4th - 6th
This informational, scientific text explains how cells, the smallest unit of a living organism, make up every living thing in the world. As you read, take notes on the comparisons used in the text to explain how cells work. [Free account...
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Making Sense!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Making Sense! is a colorful, engaging picture/storybook book that introduces students to the brain and the five senses as they solve mystery picture puzzles. Download the text or watch it in slideshow format.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Cranial Nerve Exam

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the functional grouping of cranial nerves and match the regions of the forebrain and brain stem that are connected to each cranial nerve.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Highlighting the Neuron

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this lesson on the brain's neural networks, students investigate the structure and function of the neuron. They discover ways in which engineers apply this knowledge to the development of devices that can activate neurons. Includes...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Overview of the Neurological Exam

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the major sections of the neurological exam and the connection between location and function in the nervous system. Also learn the benefit of a rapid assessment for neurological function in a clinical setting.
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California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences: Skulls

For Students 9th - 10th
A skull is an object of sculptural beauty, a machine designed by evolution, a blueprint of an animal's lifestyle, and a protective enclosure for the brain and sensory organs. These are all responses given by scientists on this visually...
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BBC

Bbc: Human Anatomy: Organs

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Eye vs. Camera

For Students 9th - 10th
Your eyes don't always capture the world exactly as a video camera would. But the eyes are remarkably efficient organs, the result of hundreds of millions of years of coevolution with our brains. The following video and guide outlines...
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Other

Psych Web: Psychology: An Introduction: Chapter Three: States of Consciousness

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses in detail what consciousness is, its function, how scientists study it, and four different states of consciousness, including sleep, hypnosis, meditation, and psychoactive drugs. Includes comprehension questions throughout.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Mental Status Exam

For Students 9th - 10th
Students understand the relationship of mental status exam results to cerebral functions in the cerebral cortex.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Hearing: How Do Our Ears Work?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students learn about the anatomy of the ear and how the ears work as a sound sensor. Ear anatomy parts and structures are explained in detail, as well as how sound is transmitted mechanically and then electrically through them to the...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Math Challenges for Families

For Students 2nd - 8th
Students, teachers, and parents alike will enjoy this challenging math site. It contains a clever brain teaser section plus creative problems related to algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and probability. A Spanish...
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human nervous system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
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Bryn Mawr College

Serendip: The Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the main sections of the human brain, and how the structure or each relates to its function.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Seeing Is Believing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students investigate the properties of light using simple materials. Includes handout and video resources.
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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

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.
Graphic
Curated OER

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.
Graphic
Curated OER

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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