External Links:
Society for Neuroscience
To be included on the e-mail list for upcoming Neuroscience events and seminars in the Atlanta area Peggy Plant |
Brain Awareness - Build-a-Neuron or Build-a-Brain
Use macaroni, pipe cleaners and other craft supplies to build neurons emphasizing the different regions of this specialized kind of cell and their functions.
Use this ready-to-go module to build brains out of playdough with the kids. Check out the Introduction to Brain Structure Handout for this activity! Contact Laura Carruth for tips and materials to use in your classroom or for accompanying brain diversity ppt.
Content originally developed by Dr. Melissa Demetrikopoulos,, Institute for Biomedical Philosophy
Futher development and implementation by John Pecore
***A publication on this activity is in press as Science Scope with an expected Summer 2006 publication date!***
Check out Neuroscience for Kids for other great projects.