Biology/Brain Sites
Brain Connection
http://www.brainconnection.com/
Brain Connection is a comprehensive Web site that provides useful information about the
brain and learning. The site is well organized and provides numerous sections such as
"Education Connection," "Brain Teasers,""Library," and
"Professional Development." The site also provides a set of useful animations,
an outstanding graphics gallery, many learning resources, and an interesting set of brain
facts.
Brain Explorer
http://www.brainexplorer.org/
Explore the world of the organ that occupies roughly three pounds (1.4 kg) of our body
weight and releases the joys and sorrows we experience. Learn about the disorders
associated with the brain, which include but aren't limited to strokes, Alzheimer's
disease, and Parkinson's disease. The brain plays a role with people who suffer sleep
disorders, depression, and migraines. Those taking biology or a related science can view
maps of the brain and learn the names of each part.
Brains Rule!
http://www.brainsrule.com/
Brains Rule! is a site dedicated to learning about the brain and neuroscience. Presented
through a unique user-friendly interface, the site provides information about the brain
for students, teachers and neuroscience professionals. Students can learn about the brain
while playing the interactive games such as "Neuron Navigator" and
"Brain-o-Coaster."
Human Nervous System: Interactive Tutorials & Quizzes
http://www.getbodysmart.com/ap/nervoussystem/menu/menu.html
This innovative tutorial investigates the human nervous system on a very mature level,
appropriate for older students. Among topics explored: nerve cells, support cells,
neurophysiology, brain, and spinal cord. There are also visual quizzes.
Inside the Brain: An Interactive Tour
http://www.alz.org/brain/overview.asp
This extremely interactive site describes the parts of the brain and their functions and
how they are affected by Alzheimer's disease. It provides detailed diagrams and solid
descriptions for a variety of ages.
Mapping Memory
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/2007-11/memory/brain-interactive.html
This amazing interactive created by National Geographic allows users to understand the
complexities of the brain in an easy to understand way. Flip and rotate a model brain to
learn more about making memories, storing memories, and losing memory.
Neuroscience For Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
"Neuroscience for Kids has been created for all students and teachers who would like
to learn about the nervous system. Discover the exciting world of the brain, spinal cord,
neurons, and the senses. Use the experiments, activities, and games to help you learn
about the nervous system."
Seeing, Hearing, and Smelling the World
http://www.hhmi.org/senses/
This site by The Howard Hughes Medical Institute helps to explain mysteries related to the
human senses. The contents include It's All in the Brain, How We See Things That Move, and
Locating a Mouse By Its Sound among others. The full text and illustrations are available
for download as an Adobe PDF file. There is also a Spanish version of the site.
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