We have selected these online resources to support you when you need information relating to the popular curriculum topic, the Brain: Including Thinking Skills and Learning Styles. SCIS 1525101
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An interactive tour of the human brain.
Suggested level: primary intermediate, secondary
www.alz.org/brain/01.asp
A page with links to information about the anatomy of the brain, neural processes, neuroscience and brain facts and figures in comparison to other animals.
Suggested level: secondary
biology.about.com/cs/humanbrain/
General information about the brain with animated diagrams from the KidsHealth site.
Suggested level: primary, intermediate
kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/brain.html
A large website with information on the physical and emotional workings of the brain largely designed for pre-teens and teenagers.
Suggested level: intermediate, secondary
www.copingskills4kids.net/
At this Science Learning Hub site students can read and watch a series of videos that take an in-depth look at the human brain and how it works.
Suggested level: intermediate, secondary
http://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/Science-Stories/Ever-Wondered-Series-2/Brains
A brief journal article that summarises for teachers De Bono’s 6 Thinking Hats techniques, with links and strategies.
Suggested level: primary intermediate, secondary
http://www.learnerslink.com/journal_article.htm
Every animal you can think of — mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and amphibians — all have brains. But the human brain is unique. Provides an overview of the brain supported by clear excellent graphics and a video.
Suggested level: intermediate, secondary
www.howstuffworks.com/brain.htm
Provides a basic introduction to the brain. A choice of three levels of this encyclopedia is offered. School log-on and password required.
Suggested level: primary, intermediate, secondary
http://www.tki.org.nz/epic2
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