Human Brain: Parts and Functions
Learning goals:
- Learn the major anatomical structures of the brain, including the cerebral cortex, cerebellum, brainstem, and limbic system.
- Explore the stages of brain development from embryonic development to adulthood.
- Explore the association areas of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions.
- Understand how the brain processes and regulates emotions.
- Analyze case studies and real-world examples to apply knowledge of brain structure and function.
- Develop critical thinking skills by evaluating scientific studies and research on the brain.
- Enhance communication skills by presenting findings, participating in class discussions, and explaining complex concepts related to the human brain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRFXSjkpKWA
Learning activities:
Cerebriti Activity: Students will develop the activity together with the teacher. As they identify the parts of the brain they will indicate the function of that part. https://www.cerebriti.com/juegos-de-ciencias/brain
Group Activity Popplet: Using the popplet application, students will create a mind map based on the topic of the human brain. They will have a specific time to search for information on the internet or based on what they have seen in class and then share their mind map with the class.
Kahoot: To evaluate the knowledge acquired, students will actively participate in a kahoot game, which will allow them to reinforce and identify any shortcomings they may have with the content explained. https://play.kahoot.it/v2/?quizId=d7fdf925-4d9a-470b-bcfd-17b2be8be516 https://play.kahoot.it/v2/?quizId=e4917a4e-f92c-4355-a404-adc5109bad1f
Padlet: Students will have a padlet board that will allow them to share their prior knowledge and their final knowledge based on the topic of the human brain. https://padlet.com/luis519/the-brain-gu8yj66rccfs1l17
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