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DIY Neuroscience Carnival

  • Published28 Feb 2019
  • Reviewed28 Feb 2019
  • Author Lynnie Fein-Schaffer
  • Source BrainFacts/SfN

Want to teach your students about their brains in a way they won’t forget? Click all six targets to view activities that will help your students explore their brains with some hands-on fun.

About the Author

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Lynnie Fein-Schaffer

Lynnie is the former Outreach Associate for BrainFacts.org. She graduated from Smith College in 2017 with degrees in economics and psychology.

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