Standard #: SC.912.L.14.26


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Identify the major parts of the brain on diagrams or models.


General Information

Subject Area: Science
Grade: 912
Body of Knowledge: Life Science
Idea: Level 1: Recall
Standard: Organization and Development of Living Organisms -

A. Cells have characteristic structures and functions that make them distinctive.

B. Processes in a cell can be classified broadly as growth, maintenance, reproduction, and homeostasis.

C. Life can be organized in a functional and structural hierarchy ranging from cells to the biosphere.

D. Most multicellular organisms are composed of organ systems whose structures reflect their particular function.

Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Content Complexity Rating: Level 1: Recall - More Information
Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved
Assessed: Yes

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Related Resources

Lesson Plans

Name Description
Brain Regions In Action

After a lecture, students will work in groups to create concept maps to describe the structure of the brain and give everyday examples of the function of each part.

This resource is aligned with required Biology EOC benchmark SC.912.L.14.26. This lesson plan goes beyond the content and can be used to reinforce understanding of the brain functions, not just location of the main brain regions. It may also be aligned to the Anatomy and Physiology standard.

Brain Power

Students will learn the different regions and lobes of the brain by making a 3D model.

Edible Brain

This resource gives students the opportunity to inquire about the major components of the human brain, research the major components of the brain and then create a yummy model of the brain. The variety of strategies presented in this resource keeps students engaged while learning to identify parts of the brain.

What's So Major about Your Brain?

Students will interact with a brain model and apply the major areas of the brain to the locations within their own head.

Major Parts of the Brain

This is a whole class internet lesson on the major parts and their functions of the brain. It includes the the lobe of the cerebrum, cerebellum, and the brainstem; midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.

Journey into the Brain In this lesson, students view and discuss video segments from the PBS program The Human Spark as they learn about the human brain, including information about brain regions, brain activity and technologies used to explore the brain.
Of Mice and Memory - Brain Anatomy Activity A PBS NOVA Classroom Activity with related video that models the brain and extends the learning to application of understanding how Alzheimers' disease impacts the brain.
Brain Trauma Students investigate how bicycle helmets protect the brain from forces related to sudden changes in motion.
Brain Storm

This lesson is a series of short activities centering on the brain benchmark for the Biology I EOC.

Houston, We Have A Brain Problem: Neurological Disorders and Where They Occur In the Brain Students learn about and diagram the major parts of the brain and where different neurological disorders occur.
Parts of the Brain Students will learn about the parts of the brain by investigating digital resources. This lesson centers around the Glog .
Your Brain, In Living Color

This activity implements a web resource to teach students the major parts of the brain and a some functions. It is an interactive site and can be adapted to fit any classroom.

Original Student Tutorials

Name Description
Major Parts of the Human Brain Part 3: The Cerebrum, Cerebellum, and Meninges

Explore the cerebrum and the cerebellum--the seats of thoughts and emotions in the human brain. You'll also learn about their functions and how they are surrounded and protected by the meninges..

This interactive tutorial is part 3 in a three-part series about the human brain. Click below to open other tutorials in this series.

Major Parts of the Human Brain Part 2: The Hypothalamus and Thalamus

Explore the hypothalamus and the thalamus, two regions in the center of the human brain that are among the areas responsible for constantly controlling mechanisms that we are hardly aware of, such as keeping our body temperature stable. 

This interactive tutorial is part 2 in a three-part series about the human brain. Click below to continue this series.

Major Parts of the Human Brain Part 1: The Brainstem

Learn about the three components that make up the brainstem of the human brain, including their specific functions and how the brainstem relates to the brain and the rest of the body.

This interactive tutorial is part 1 in a three-part series about the human brain. Click below to continue this series.

Brain Basics

Learn how to name the major regions of the brain and identify them on a diagram with this interactive tutorial.

Perspectives Video: Experts

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Birdsong Series: Brain Bowling with Birds

There is an amazing amount of similarity in brain organization between birds and humans. Turns out, birds are pretty darn smart and very good problem solvers!

Chronic Pain and the Brain <p>Florida State researcher Jens Foell discusses the use of fMRI&nbsp;and statistics in chronic pain.</p>
The Brain and Behaviors

Jens Foell discusses brain function as it relates to brain imaging technology such as fMRI.

Download the CPALMS Perspectives video student note taking guide.

fMRI, Phantom Limb Pain and Statistical Noise <p>Jens Foell&nbsp;discusses how statistical noise reduction is used in fMRI&nbsp;brain imaging to be able to determine which specifics parts of the brain are related to certain activities and how this relates to patients that suffer from phantom limb pain.</p>
PTSD: Correlation vs Causation

Jens Foell discusses the link between correlation and causation in PTSD patients.

Download the CPALMS Perspectives video student note taking guide.

The Criminal Brain and Correlation vs. Causation

Florida State Researcher, Jens Foell, discusses the importance of understanding correlation versus causation when researching personality traits and criminal behavior.

Download the CPALMS Perspectives video student note taking guide.

Mathematical Patterns and Folds in the Brain <p>A bio-mathematician discusses the folds and the structure of the brain and how they relate to math.</p>
Brain Structures and their Functions <p>If you watch this video, your brain will be learning more about itself! Think about it.</p>
The Brain and our 5 Senses

Our brains process all sensory information and tell the body what to do next.

Download the CPALMS Perspectives video student note taking guide.

Perspectives Video: Professional/Enthusiast

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Fitness and the Brain

Fire up those brains with exercise!

Download the CPALMS Perspectives video student note taking guide.

Tutorials

Name Description
Cerebral Blood Supply: Part 2
In this Khan Academy tutorial video, learn about the arteries that serve your brain. This is a continuation from Cerebral Blood Supply: Part 1.
Cerebral Blood Supply: Part 1

In this Khan Academy video tutorial, learn the main important arteries in the brain that bring necessary oxygen to all parts of the brain.

Virtual Manipulative

Name Description
Mapping the Brain

This PBS virtual interaction allows students to map the brain using six different realistic virtual imaging techniques. Students are able to view color-coded regions of the brain and explanations of the functions of major brain parts are available as well.

Student Resources

Original Student Tutorials

Name Description
Major Parts of the Human Brain Part 3: The Cerebrum, Cerebellum, and Meninges:

Explore the cerebrum and the cerebellum--the seats of thoughts and emotions in the human brain. You'll also learn about their functions and how they are surrounded and protected by the meninges..

This interactive tutorial is part 3 in a three-part series about the human brain. Click below to open other tutorials in this series.

Major Parts of the Human Brain Part 2: The Hypothalamus and Thalamus:

Explore the hypothalamus and the thalamus, two regions in the center of the human brain that are among the areas responsible for constantly controlling mechanisms that we are hardly aware of, such as keeping our body temperature stable. 

This interactive tutorial is part 2 in a three-part series about the human brain. Click below to continue this series.

Major Parts of the Human Brain Part 1: The Brainstem:

Learn about the three components that make up the brainstem of the human brain, including their specific functions and how the brainstem relates to the brain and the rest of the body.

This interactive tutorial is part 1 in a three-part series about the human brain. Click below to continue this series.

Brain Basics:

Learn how to name the major regions of the brain and identify them on a diagram with this interactive tutorial.

Tutorials

Name Description
Cerebral Blood Supply: Part 2:
In this Khan Academy tutorial video, learn about the arteries that serve your brain. This is a continuation from Cerebral Blood Supply: Part 1.
Cerebral Blood Supply: Part 1:

In this Khan Academy video tutorial, learn the main important arteries in the brain that bring necessary oxygen to all parts of the brain.



Parent Resources

Virtual Manipulative

Name Description
Mapping the Brain:

This PBS virtual interaction allows students to map the brain using six different realistic virtual imaging techniques. Students are able to view color-coded regions of the brain and explanations of the functions of major brain parts are available as well.



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