8th Grade Life Science

Brain Boxes-3 TSWBAT

1.Construct a life-size model of the human brain, using 6 photos from 6 different orientations: axial, sagittal, corneal

2. Understand that the brain is oriented by describing the views as axial, sagittal, corneal: Brain Orientation Notes

Brain Imaging TSWBAT

1. Finish constructing brain boxes, add stickers to represent an EEG test

2.Interpret graphical EEG data to develop a simple brain map using the brain boxes as references for the orientation of the brain

3. Science Journal- What colors represent the most brain activity and which colors show the least brain activity- why do you think these colors were used?

NJCCCS 5.1  & 5.5

Scavenger Hunt Through the Nervous System TSWBAT

(Day 2)

1. Go on an Internet tour of the Nervous System

2. Learn about neurons and Nervous System disorders by participating in activities online and answer questions about neurons after exploring the website: Neuroscience For Kids: The Nervous System

Click Here to begin the Scavenger Hunt:

3. Write a science journal entry about a Nervous system disorder- describe the condition and what it is like for those who are afflicted with it

NJCCCS 5.1  & 5.5

EEG Mapping-2 TSWBAT

1. Use the multimedia to explore and analyze an actual EEG scan and compare the brains of a person with a nervous system disorder to a normal brain

2.Interpret graphical EEG data to develop a simple brain map using the brain boxes as references for the orientation of the brain

3. Read Brain and Senses Resources book: p. 49 to compare and answer questions about the different brain imaging techniques (PET, CAT, MRI, EEG)- describe the differences between the test in their science journal

NJCCCS 5.1  & 5.5