Curated OER
The Four Lobes of the Brain
Twelfth graders are introduced to the four lobes of the brain and their functions. As a class, they participate in a discussion about an article they read earlier. They answer comprehension questions as a way to review the material.
Curated OER
Sheep Brain Lab
In this sheep brain lab, students identify the internal and external anatomy of a sheep's brain. Students complete several tables describing the function of given structures. Students also label the brain with 5 chosen structures.
Curated OER
The Brain
In this brain worksheet, students read about the brain, its four parts, and their functions, and answer comprehension questions. In this fill in the blank and true and false worksheet, students answer thirteen questions.
Curated OER
Brain Awareness Week
Learners 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. Learners complete an in-class quiz regarding brain...
Curated OER
Brain Awareness Week Lessons
Students explore the human brain and nervous system. In this brain awareness lesson, students examine specific terms with regards to the human brain. Students discover the brain's structure and function and how it functions as the body's...
Curated OER
'Neuro-Bingo'
High schoolers discuss the nervous system and its pathology. They are then able to explain what neural physiology is. They use this game to further help them to develop clear meaning of the nervous system.
Curated OER
What Does Your "Homunculus" Look Like?
Young scholars investigate the density of touch receptors in various parts of the body. They discover how the body senses various stimuli, then maps a picture of the "homunculus" of the experimental subject.
Curated OER
The Nervous System from A to Z
In this nervous system alphabet book activity, 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, hemisphere, and...
Curated OER
Anatomy of the Brain
Students explore human anatomy by completing a quiz. In this brain instructional activity, students read assigned text which discusses the different elements of the human brain and how they are used in everyday experiences. Students...
Curated OER
Brain Awareness Week
Students explore the brain. In this science lesson, students create a model of the brain and discuss steps taken in order to protect the brain. Students design a container that would protect the brain from injury. Students discuss the...
Curated OER
Anatomy of the Brain
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.
Curated OER
What Does Your "Homunculus" Look Like?
Students determine the density of touch receptors in various parts of the body on the right hand side. They use collected data to draw a picture of the
"homunculus" of an experimental subject.
Curated OER
The Aging Brain: A Lesson on Alzheimer's Disease
Students 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 aging...
Curated OER
Learning the Bones and Muscles of the Head and Face
Students learn about the human body. In this science lesson plan, students discover the bones of the head and face as they explore their own cranium.