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The Brain’s Inner Workings Unit PlanThe Brain’s Inner Workings Unit Plan
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Curated OER
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Unit Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
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Collaborative Learning
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Video
Unit Plan

The Brain’s Inner Workings

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This The Brain’s Inner Workings unit plan also includes:
  • The Brain's Inner Workings Part I: Structure and Function
  • The Brain's Inner Workings Part II: Cognition
  • The Brain's Inner Workings: Student Manual
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Do you want to learn about how you learn? Help pupils become the best learners they can be by teaching them how their brain works. The resources available include videos about brain structure and a study guide full of activities that have groups investigate touch receptors, neurotransmitters, memory, exercise and blood flow, and personal medical histories.  

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the brain, neurons, neurology, mental health

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Presents many activities that do not necessarily have to be presented in this sequence; choose what best fits your curriculum

Classroom Considerations

  • Most activities use minimal supplies and will not require much preparation
  • The two videos require Internet access 
  • May seem a bit scattered in subtopics, which could be overwhelming

Pros

  • Resource is from a well-respected organization
  • Offers teachers many activities to consider

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.2 RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.2 RST.11-12.9

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