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Could Your Brain Repair Itself? Instructional VideoCould Your Brain Repair Itself? Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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9th - Higher Ed
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Science
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Media Length
4:00
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2015
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Could Your Brain Repair Itself?

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Is your brain running a little slow? Just reboot it and you'll be good to go. This advice may sound ridiculous, but by watching this video you will learn how through a process called neurogenesis, adult brains are able repair and replace damaged cells, which has possible applications in the treatment of different neurological diseases.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the brain, alzheimer's disease, stem cells, neurons, regeneration

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Add this video to a biology or psychology lesson series on the physiology of the human brain
  • After watching this video, have the class investigate other stem cell research currently being performed
  • Use this video and short assessment as a homework assignment in your flipped classroom

Classroom Considerations

  • Video assumes viewers have a basic understanding of cell biology and the anatomy of the human brain

Pros

  • Fun animations support the content being presented and engage viewers
  • Included with the video is a brief assessment offering five multiple choice and three free-response questions
  • TED-Ed allows teachers to design their own customized lessons based on the video

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.9 RST.11-12.9

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