ACTIVITY TITLE: DR. FRANKENSTEIN, I PRESUME?

SUBJECT AREAS: Human Body (brain), Art


YOUR INVESTIGATION:

You are going to build the world's newest "Frankenstein"! You have the robotic body, but you are going to have to figure out what to do about the master control, the brain. You need to search out models of the brain and its parts to use as your guide to your new creation.
Do 5 of the activities in the site to demonstrate the principles of a working brain. Share with your classmates. Draw a final version of your new "Frankenstein" to accompany your presentation.


QUESTIONS TO GUIDE YOU:

1. What are the parts of the brain?
   
2. What are the functions of each part?
   
3. What is the weight, size, and texture of the brain?
   
4. How does a retinal image occur?
   
5. How can you demonstrate neural transmission?
   
   
   
   

SITE TO SEARCH:

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



Activity created by Joan Berger
Internet Educational Consultant
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