This report is entitled "The Structure of the Brain." Scroll down to section 3.2.3 for more on brain anatomy.

How does information from different parts of the body reach the brain? In this lesson students discover that their brains receive and act on information from inside and outside the body, and that the senses gather and process different...

Optical illusions are images that seem to trick our minds into seeing something different from what they actually are. But how do they work? This learning module walks us through a few common optical illusions and explains what these...

Find out about the major sections of the neurological exam and the connection between location and function in the nervous system. Also learn the benefit of a rapid assessment for neurological function in a clinical setting.

This article discusses the relationship between memory and the aging of the brain.

PBS offers a look into the brains of birds. Examine each part of the brain and its function. Click an drag the brain to see a 3-D view.

In this lesson on the brain's neural networks, students investigate the structure and function of the neuron. They discover ways in which engineers apply this knowledge to the development of devices that can activate neurons. Includes...

Explains the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Includes pictures and a glossary of terms.

Students learn about the functional grouping of cranial nerves and match the regions of the forebrain and brain stem that are connected to each cranial nerve.

Students understand the relationship of mental status exam results to cerebral functions in the cerebral cortex.

A skull is an object of sculptural beauty, a machine designed by evolution, a blueprint of an animal's lifestyle, and a protective enclosure for the brain and sensory organs. These are all responses given by scientists on this visually...

In this lesson, students investigate the properties of light using simple materials. Includes handout and video resources.

Madhumita Murgia shows how chronic stress can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes. [4:16]

This lesson will examine the makeup and function of the cerebellum and brainstem.

Article on the effect of certain drugs on human personality. Article's foundation is in anti-psychotic research.