Brain Stuff (Jan.9 and Jan. 12 In Class)

1) Watch this! It is a brain from the top of the head to the bottom.


2)This links to a PBS Nova website showing various regions of the brain. Click through the various scans and read the information provided about the brain regions to fill out the assignment given in class.

Also, here are two brain apps for your tablets or smartphones for review.

If you have an iPhone or iPad, check out this app--it is excellent for seeing the brain and reviewing the brain parts.  The app is free.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/3d-brain/id331399332?mt=8

The Android/Windows 7 phones have it here:

http://www.appbrain.com/app/3d-brain/org.dnalc.threedbrain

3) Complete this handout (provided in class if present) using the following online tutorials:

Brain and Behavior

Hemispheric Specialization