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How Do We Study Living Brains? Instructional VideoHow Do We Study Living Brains? Instructional Video
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How Do We Study Living Brains?

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Out of all vertebrates, the largest brain when compared to body size belongs to humans. Studying the working brain presents challenges to scientists. Learn about three of the most common tests used to understand how the living brain processes and stores information. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the brain, magnetic resonance imaging

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss using brain scans for early diagnosis of learning differences such as dyslexia
  • Invite a neurologist to class to share recent research and discoveries into how the brain works

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes general knowledge of the brain, its parts, and how blood travels through it

Pros

  • Links to related videos
  • Includes subtitles in 13 languages
  • Works well in a traditional or flipped classrooms

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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