The brain is a complex and mysterious organ. The history of brain research dates back to the early asylums where often unethical experiments took place. The narrator of a short video describes these experiments and their discoveries and also outlines their contributions to the field of science—that today we know as psychology.

Concepts

the brain, matter

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils record 10 interesting facts as they watch the video and use their notes to participate in a class discussion
• Note the scientists in the video lesson and their defining contributions

Classroom Considerations

• Be aware that several of the experiment descriptions may be disturbing to some
• 30th installment in the larger Crash Course History of Science series
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Emphasizes the important research milestones in the history of brain research
• Describes even the unethical experiments in a tactful manner

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7