Week 4: August 29-Sept 2

Monday-Tuesday

Parts of the Brain! We have finally made to the most exciting part of our journey through the Nervous System. We have made it to the control center. Know we will learn about the amazing fascinations of the brain its components and it qualities and as a class completing Slides 25-27.

For The Brain: What is it doing when I am Playing a Game Activity, first describe the general function of each component of the brain. After you have identified that, chose your favorite game and then explain specifically how that part of the brain is functioning during that game. What is your frontal cortex doing when you are playing . . . .



We will also be covering plasticity and split brain research. Plasticity is in the last pages of Module 12 and split brain research is in Module 13. We will work through Slides 28 and 31.

Homework: Read Module 12-13

Wednesday -Thursday

Let's get ready for a Brain Test!!!


Remember to have Vocabulary and Practice Exam submitted by class time Friday


Friday

Neuroscience Exam


Homework: Read Module 16-17