Is your brain running a little slow? Just reboot it and you'll be good to go. This advice may sound ridiculous, but by watching this video you will learn how through a process called neurogenesis, adult brains are able repair and replace damaged cells, which has possible applications in the treatment of different neurological diseases.

Concepts

the brain, alzheimer's disease, stem cells, neurons, regeneration

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Add this video to a biology or psychology lesson series on the physiology of the human brain
• After watching this video, have the class investigate other stem cell research currently being performed
• Use this video and short assessment as a homework assignment in your flipped classroom

Classroom Considerations

• Video assumes viewers have a basic understanding of cell biology and the anatomy of the human brain

Pros

• Fun animations support the content being presented and engage viewers
• Included with the video is a brief assessment offering five multiple choice and three free-response questions
• TED-Ed allows teachers to design their own customized lessons based on the video

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.9 RST.11-12.9