Brain

WEBSITES

American Brain Tumor Association

The site for this independent organization offers "information about brain tumors, treatment options, clinical trials and living with a brain tumor." The section "Tumor & Treatment Info" includes "A Primer of Brain Tumors," which describes parts of the brain, statistics on brain tumors, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, information about seizures, questions to ask doctors, and much more. Searchable.

http://www.abta.org/

Neuroscience for Kids

Explore the nervous system, using experiments, activities, and games to learn about the brain, spinal cord, neurons, and senses. The site, which includes links to other sites and current events in the field, is appropriate to students of all ages.

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html

She Brains — He Brains

Companion to a 2002 PBS series that "reveals the fascinating processes involved in brain development across a lifetime." The site features material related to each episode of the 5-part series (baby, child, teenage, adult, and aging brain).

"Are there really any differences between the female brains and make brains?" This site designed for children discusses differences in male and female brains and where in the brain these differences might be located. Topics include differences in brain size, the corpus callosum (the "major pathway that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres"), and the hypothalamus. From an anesthesiology professor at the University of Washington.

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/heshe.html

PBS- The Secret Life of the Brain

Companion to a 2002 PBS series that "reveals the fascinating processes involved in brain development across a lifetime." The site features material related to each episode of the 5-part series (baby, child, teenage, adult, and aging brain).

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/

Grey Matters: From Molecules to Mind

Grey Matters "is an educational [television and online video] series that seeks to enhance public awareness of recent developments in brain research. Topics include stem cells, brain development, perception, addiction and sleep." Features online video lessons and related study guides, teacher resources, and links for selected segments. Also available in Spanish. From the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind, University of California, San Diego.

http://www.ucsd.tv/greymatters/archives.aspx

The websites above were chosen from a list generated at www.ipl.org. Descriptions of websites are direct quotes from www.ipl.org accessed on March 4, 2013.

WebMD- Brain and Nervous System Health Center

Brain conditions and diseases with a brief description of the different brain parts and functions.

http://www.webmd.com/brain/picture-of-the-brain

Brain Facts and Figures

Brain data obtained from several textbooks. All numbers are for humans unless otherwise indicated.

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/facts.html

MAGAZINE AND JOURNAL ARTICLES

available through the following databases

Go to the Marshwood High School library webpage and use the Databases tab:

1. Use the Digital Maine Library link

In the Digital Maine Library try these databases: Health & Wellness Resource Center, Health Reference Center Academic, Psychology Collection, World Book Advanced

(be sure to click on full text option!)

FOR BEST RESULTS USE SEVERAL KEYWORDS IN SEARCH ENGINES

For example “brain development AND “cerebral cortex” Quotation marks identify phrases

2. Classroom Video on Demand

Text information accompanies each video segment

3. Salem Health