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Neuroscience for Kids

Subject Area:

Science

Address/URL:

http://weber.u.washington.edu/~chudler/neurok.html

Description:

Here's a place where you can find out about your brain and nerves. This site is written at a level that is easily understood by elementary and secondary students. Pictures are included to help you understand the parts of the brain and nerves and how they work. Audio clips of technical terms help with pronunciation.

Learn about the brain itself, its coverings, and the skull. Find out how much sleep most animals get and how to keep your brain fit. If there's something you want to know about your nervous system, the answer's probably here - and if it isn't, follow links to additional brain-related resources where you're sure to find the information you need.

How You Can Use This Source:

Find out if brain size is really related to intelligence. View pictures and data on the brain sizes of various animals.
Try different experiments, activities, and games described on this web site. Experiments include grade level, materials, procedures, and questions. Most are easy to do and provide insight into how your senses work.
Follow links to additional resources and teaching references.

Thanks to Eric H. Chudler of University of Washington for submitting this site.

Go to Neuroscience for Kids.