BrainWorks, a video from the University of Washington, takes you on a journey through the brain. Kids also visit research labs to learn about brain function and brain research (http://www.uwtv.org/video/player.
aspx?dwrid=4909).
Brainology (http://www.brainology.us/) is an online
program designed to help students develop a growth mind-set. It was developed by psychologist Carol Dweck and researcher Lisa Sorich Blackwell.
Teens can take a risk-tolerance quiz from a recent National Geographic article about teenage brains (http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/
10/teenagebrains/risk-quiz). (The full article, “Beautiful Brains,” is available at http://ngm.national
geographic.com/2011/10/teenage-brains/dobbs-text.)
Brainy Kids (http://www.dana.org/resources/brainy
kids/) is a youth education site about the brain from the Dana Foundation. It includes games, online labs, and links to lessons and activities.
Make a brain cap: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio outlines an activity that engages students in modeling their understanding of the brain’s anatomy (http://teachhealthk-12.uthscsa.edu/
curriculum/brain/brain01b-BrainCap.asp).
Contribute to science: Students can participate in research by taking part in online experiments at Test My Brain (http://www.testmybrain.org/). After they take part in experiments such as identifying emotions from tone of voice or testing their “gut number sense,” students get personalized feedback.
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I have shared many links to websites and news articles that I find interesting but I'd like to know what YOU think! If you find a similar article or website that you think others would enjoy, please post it! What questions do you have? What would you like to see more of?
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Diabetes and Insulin
Learn about the person who won a Nobel prize for discovering insulin - which is used to treat diabetes, then play the diabetic dog game!
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Talking Turkeys - Pew Environment Group
Thanksgiving is approaching! Do you know where the turkey you will be eating came from?
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Yves Rossy: Fly with the Jetman | Video on TED.com
Have you ever wanted to fly? Check out the Jetman!
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
How The World's Tallest Skyscrapers Work : NPR
Every wonder what happens when you flush a toiled on the 100th floor of a skyscraper? Check this out! How The World's Tallest Skyscrapers Work : NPR:
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Western black rhino declared extinct - CNN.com
Sad news - the Western black rhino has been declared extinct.
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Belly Button Biodiversity
What's living in your bellybutton? After checking this bacteria filled site out, go take a shower!Belly Button Biodiversity:
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GLOBE at Night - Home page
Interested in learning more about the night sky? Check this out - click on the student link at the top of the page!
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Cards – PHYLO: THE TRADING CARD GAME
Do you like games? Try Phylo -the animal trading card game! Cards – PHYLO: THE TRADING CARD GAME:
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