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New Educator Resources Added

Great news! We just added 25 new free educator resources to the site. Check them out and view the complete library.

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Brain Awareness Video Contest

Brain Awareness Video Contest

Shoot a short, educational video about the brain by June 10 — and it could appear on this page.

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Brain Facts: Download the Full Book

A newly updated primer on the brain and nervous system published by the Society for Neuroscience.

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Brain Awareness Campaign

Celebrate the brain year-round with interactive events and community outreach. Brain Awareness Week is March 10–16, 2014.

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Introduction

Teaching opportunities are everywhere, from a science club to a classroom. In this section are easy-to-use teaching resources, activities to engage young people’s interest, and educational tools sorted by age and reading level. Most resources in this section are aimed at pre-university students. Multimedia resources include videos and images to augment lesson plans.

Educator Resources

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Brain Bank: Peek Inside the Human Head

Source: National Geographic

Explore the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center in Belmont, Mass., which houses more than 6,000 samples and specimens. 

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Making Neuroscience Fun

Source: John Hopkins University

This website offers a collection of PowerPoint presentations (with scripts) designed for teaching students (pre-primary to higher primary) about the brain and the nervous system.

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Neuroscience for Kids

Source: University of Washington
Developed by neuroscientist Eric Chudler, this site is 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 though experiments, activities, and games.
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BrainU

Source: Brain U
With content ranging from 2-week-long teacher training sessions to 1-hour student assemblies, hands-on activities, and student/teacher guides,  handouts, and other materials, this website gives you fingertip access to many options for your classroom.
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Brain Explorers

Source: University of Washington

A longitudinal curriculum designed to teach children in early primary school a variety of basic science and health concepts.

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