Format
1. Review of the basic structure of the brain using plastic models, specimens and/or diagrams
2. The location of the brain and 3 main parts
3. Neurons
4. Discuss anatomy of the brain and nervous system using human brain specimens
6. The four lobes of the brain
7. The two types of brain tissue
8. Discuss common neurological disorders and treatments
9. Questions and Answers
Objectives
The student will be able to:
1. Define the selected terms associated with the human brain and spinal cord;
2. Explain the connection between the brain and spinal cord
3. Identify the protective structures of the brain
4. Identify the four lobes of the brain
5. Explain the correlation between brain surface area, structure and brain function
6. Discuss common neurological disorders and treatments
7. Describe the effects of drug and alcohol on the brain
8. Correctly label a diagram of the human brain
Standards Alignment
National Standards
National Science Education (NSES) Content Standards for grades 9-12?
Content Standard:K-12 Unifying Concepts and Processes: Systems order and organization; Evidence, models and explanation; Form and Function
Content Standard F, Science in Personal and Social Perspectives: Personal and community health
Standard C, Life Science: Matter, energy and organization of living systems
Content Standard A Science as Inquiry
National Science Education (NSES) Content Standards for grades 5-8
Content Standard A Science as Inquiry
Content Standard C, Life Science: Structure and function in living systems; Diversity and adaptations of organisms
Content Standard F, Science in Personal and Social Perspectives: Personal Health
State Standards
Missouri
Show Me Standards
(Science and Health/Physical Education)
Science 3. Characteristics and interactions of living organisms
Health/Physical Education 1. Structures of, functions of and relationships among human body systems
Health/Physical Education 2.Principles and practices of physical and mental health
Health/Physical Education 3. Diseases and methods for prevention, treatment and control
Health/Physical Education 5. Methods used to assess health, reduce risk factors and avoid high risk behaviors.