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Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientist Program: Grades 4-5



Your Amazing Brain (Module 2)

You can also download this entire module in PDF format by clicking the following link: Module 2 [PDF 4.9 MB]

Introduction

During the second Brain Power!mission, the students learn about the major parts of the brain and their functions. They learn about different techniques used to study the brain— Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan, Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)—and discuss what each can tell us about the brain and its functioning. The students also learn about the work of brain researchers.

Learning Objectives

  • Students learn about different parts of the brain and the function of each part.
  • Students discuss three different techniques used to study the brain.
  • Students analyze pictures taken with each device and figure out what information can be obtained from each kind of picture.
  • Students learn about the work of different brain researchers.

Module 2 Contents

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Brain Power!

Module 1 Module 2
Module 3 Module 4
Module 5 Module 6

Ordering Information

This package can be ordered by calling 1-877-NIDA-NIH and request "BPPACK2"

Or it can be ordered online at backtoschool.drugabuse.gov.


Contact Information

For questions regarding NIDA's Science Education Program and Materials, contact Cathrine Sasek, Ph.D., e-mail: csasek@nih.gov.



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