Lesson Plan

Beautiful Brain: Brain Inspiration

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"Neuroscientists consider Cajal as important to their discipline as Einstein is to physics." The first of four lessons has scholars view Santiago Ramon y Cajal's drawings of neurons. They reflect and respond to the art through writing and creating their own art of the beautiful brain.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Look at current images of the brain and neurons
  • Research other artists who are also scientists
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a large amount of art supplies
Pros
  • Connects science and art
Cons
  • Vague objective and educational strategies limit evaluation of student learning
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