We all know that the brain is responsible for our thoughts, actions, memories, and emotions, but it's far busier than we can possibly imagine. Watch this short video as it explores how life as we know it is made possible through constantly occurring spontaneous brain activity.

Concepts

the brain, neurons, the central nervous system, retina, sleep, the hypothalamus, the cortex, the cerebral cortex, Psychology

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Enhance a biology or psychology unit on the brain with this video
• Use this resource as a homework assignment in your flipped classroom

Pros

• Engaging animations visually support the concepts presented in the video
• Includes a brief assessment with five multiple choice and three free response questions
• Teachers have the ability to design their own customized lessons based on the video

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.9 RST.9-10.9 RST.11-12.9