THE
AMAZING
BRAIN

"The mind, once expanded to the dimensions of larger ideas,
never returns to its original size."
~Oliver Wendell Holmes~

Dive into the unknown realms of the human brain. Discover the many functions
and areas of the brain. Learn of the many unique and incredible things our brains
do every day, even when we're asleep. This pathfinder is a guide to an amazing
journey through the body's most central and mysterious organ, the brain.

 

Curriculum Reference
Curr/Ref
Science
V222
1993
pg 41

Janice VanCleave's 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird, and Fun Experiments
Check out the easy Input - Output experiment that demonstrates how the message sent out from the brain can be deceiving.

Curr/Ref
Science
T652
1996
pg 158

Hand's On Life Science Activities for Grades K-8
This activity compares a bicycle to a body and how the parts depend on each other, with the brain being the control center. This task integrates PE and many investigative skills.

Curr/Ref
Think
B274i
1992

It's All In Your Head
Help your students explore all the possibilities and capabilities of their brains. Take a look inside the brain and explore all areas. Comes with a teacher's guide and enriching activities.

Elementary
Curr/El
Science
S425
1994
Gr.5:te
pgs E30-E33

Discover the Wonder
Focuses on the brain as the main part of the nervous system and how nerves carry signals to the brain.

General
BF431.
H748
1996

The Human Mind Explained
Go on a colorful trip through the brain, exploring the internal world of thoughts, feelings, and more. The words and pictures used in this book make knowledge accessible and understandable.

Big Books
Curr/El
Big Books
J76b
rb
1992

Your Brain and Your Senses
A big way to learn how your brain helps you by sending and receiving messages, and how your 5 senses rely on the brain.

CD's
Curr/Ta
Computer
W377w
1996

The Ultimate Human Body
Find out about the many different functions and areas of the brain through an interactive and colorful program.

Periodicals
Mar/Apr
1998
pgs. 3-7

Challenge Magazine
Take a look at the different parts and responsibilities of the brain. Find out what your brain does when you're not watching. Filled with probing questions and great ideas for activities.

Jan/Feb
2001
pgs. 45-49

Schooldays
Activities for your students to learn about all the different body parts with cutouts of each. Included are fun memory games to demonstrate how the brain stores memory.

Curr/Ref
ACTBKS
M219d
pg 176

Mailbox Yearbook Intermediate 1997-1998
Learn more about the nervous system and long an short term memory. Comes with an activity to test out your new knowledge.

Secondary
Curr/Sec
Science
HumPhys
W424a
1984
tx
pgs 157-182

Anatomy and Physiology
Take and in-depth look at the brain starting at embryonic development and moving on to the organization and the functions of the different areas of the brain.

Posters
Curr/Ta
Posters
Science 33

The Nervous System
View all the parts of the nervous system and find out what each does.

Curr/Ta
Posters
Science 56

The Brain
See the different parts of the brain and discover the activities that each part is responsible for.

Manipulatives
Curr/Ta
Science 32

Brain Kit
Learn about different area of the brain and what happens in each area with flash cards and a plastic brain divided into four lobes.

Websites
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
This is a great site for teachers and students to learn more
about the brain through activities and link.

After reading about the amazing brain, scratch at
your own brain with these fun games!

Curr/Ref
Think
L752w
1996

The World's Greatest Brain Bogglers
Crossword puzzles, word searches, logic puzzles, riddles, games, mazes, and much, much more.

Created by Katrina Whitley - Fall 2001


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