In this lesson, students learn some key brain structures and the functions they preform.

This Web resource highlights the valuable role that animals play in biomedical research. The anatomy of the reward pathways in the human brain and the rat brain are compared to emphasize their similarities.

In this lesson by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, students learn the likely causes of distracted driving and its possible effects.

A detailed booklet of symptoms, causes, and treatments for schizophrenia, along with information on how to help and cope.

This web-resource by the University of Utah considers the effects of genetics, environment, and behavior in an attempt to unravel the complexities of the addicted brain.

Learn about the brain through articles, maps, activities, and more, with this resource for teachers and students.

Learn how our taste buds work and why some of us are sensitive to bitter tastes. Detailed graphics and sound clips explain the mechanics of taste and evolutionary consequences of bitter sensations.

Explore the many aspects of sleep and its importance to overall daily function and long-term health.

In this two-part lesson by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, students learn the advantages, disadvantages, and potential of diagnostic imaging technologies in brain research.

During this lab activity, students will explore two types of sensory processes. First, they will investigate how one identifies different flavors. Then, they will explore the ways the brain interprets the visual images that reach the eye.