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[Gross Functional Subdivisions of the Cerebral Cortex]
Article from Benbest entitled "Chapter 6 -- Basic Cerebral Cortex Function Other than Vision."
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Wise Brain: Noble Eightfold Path: Right Mindfulness [Pdf]
WiseBrain, maintained by neuropsychologist Rick Hanson, Ph.D., provides access to articles on Buddhist wisdom and insight. Follow this link to Hanson's explanation of right mindfulness, one of the elements of the Eightfold Path, which...
University of Washington
Neuroscience Resources for Kids: Ecstasy Mdma
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...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Tools to Be More Present With Students
How we can be in the parasympathetic "rest and digest" state of our nervous system or the sympathetic "fight or flight" at any given moment. In both cases, we can only operate in one or the other brain networks at any given moment. Here...
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: How Does the Nervous System Help Us Respond? Ocr 21 C
This lesson focuses on the areas of the brain and the functions of each area. It includes a diagram of the brain with areas labeled, a table of the functions of the areas, and a link to a test.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Dyslexia?
Kelli Sandman-Hurley urges us to think again about dyslexic brain function and to celebrate the neurodiversity of the human brain. [4:35]
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Ralph C. Merkle: Memory
Very technical discussion of modern theory in the science of memory and brain function.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Don't Forget! Memory Tests 9 12
Explore scientific research that says continued brain activity may delay or slow the loss of memory function. Investigate and practice different techniques to increase recall.
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Kids Health: Concussions
In a concussion, the brain shifts inside the skull and causes a temporary loss of normal brain function. In this article you can find out the causes, signs and symptoms, types, treatment, and prevention precautions.
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Alzheimer's Society: Alzheimer's Dementia Care and Research
This organization campaigns for a better public understanding of Alzheimer's. In all of their work they strive to listen to the views of people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Site has extensive information on dementia. Be sure to...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hypothalamus
This site from the encyclopedia, Wikipedia, provides a brief open-source encyclopedic explanation of what the hypothalamus is and what its functions are. Links are provided throughout this paragraph along with a picture showing where the...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: New Research Into Dyslexia
Research the array of sophisticated technologies scientists use to look closely at the brain. Diagram the major lobes of the brain and explore the functions of the frontal lobe to learn about how dyslexic individuals process information.
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Northwestern Univ.: The Personality Project Overview
Overview of studies underway that are attempting to ascertain the relationship of behavior and personality to brain function.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Neuron
Wikipedia offers an overall description of neurons. This site describes their physical appearance, the different parts of neurons, and what their functions are.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Coming Neurological Epidemic
Biochemist Gregory Petsko makes a convincing argument that, in the next 50 years, we'll see an epidemic of neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's, as the world population ages. His solution: more research into the brain and its...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Diseases of the Nervous System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The nervous system controls sensing, feeling, and thinking. It also controls movement and just about every other body function. That's why problems with the nervous...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv: The Show: Exercise and Memory
Can exercise really help our brain work better? This PBS site discovers if this is really true by taking you into the worlds of Jada and Maurna to find out.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Central Nervous System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers parts of the central nervous system and their functions.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Ideasthesia: How Do Ideas Feel?
The traditional model of our mental function is that first our senses provide data to our brain, which then translates those senses into the appropriate mental phenomena: light into visual images, air vibrations into auditory...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Memory Tests
Explore scientific research saying that continued brain activity may delay or slow the loss of memory function. Investigate and practice different techniques to increase recall.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Eyes
Your eyes see, but how does vision happen? Find out how the eyes and brain work together through this video and accompanying activity guide. [6:09]
The Tech Interactive
Tech Museum of Innovation: Inside Your Eyeball
After discussing the basics of the eye, this site explores the various functions of the eye and parts from the optic nerves to the retina. Cones, rods, and the brain are also discussed.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: The Auditory Nerve
A good description and function of the auditory nerve. Diagrams, explanations.
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Benbest: Cerebral Cortex
Article from Benbest entitled "Chapter 6 -- Basic Cerebral Cortex Function Other than Vision."
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