How do the many parts of our brains form as we grow and develop? Peer inside a developing brain using a short video. Topics include stem cells, differentiation, and the unusual way these specialized neurons organize themselves throughout cerebral growth.

Concepts

the brain, human body systems, the human body, cells, stem cells, fetal development, neurons, the cerebral cortex

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Include the video in a study of the human brain
• Expand the lesson with related content and video excerpts 
  

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should understand the function of stem cells and have a basic idea of the parts of the brain before watching the video
  

Pros

• Simple animations help convey the material
• The speaker is fascinating and thoroughly explains the process of cerebral development
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2