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Neuroscience for Kids
Intended for elementary and secondary school students and teachers who are interested in learning more about the nervous system and brain. Hands on activities, experiments, information for all grade levels.

Superman
An overview of spinal cord technology, like the kind helping Christopher Reeves.

The Memory Exhibition
An Exploratorium exhibition exploring the biological, psychological, and cultural aspects of memory. Includes an interactive sheep brain dissection and news articles.

Secrets of the Mind
From NOVA, an overview of the studies of neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran to discover how the brain works. Includes games, personal stories, and interactive experiments.

Changing Your Mind
From the PBS show, Scientific American Frontiers, users can learn of new evidence of the brains' ability to grow and change. Includes a look at dreams, the sense of touch, and a scientist profile.

The Secret Life of the Brain
PBS show, offering a history of the brain, anatomy, illusions, brain scanning, and development from child through adult.

The Biological Neuron
Illustrated introduction to neural networks, including nerve signal transmission, neuron anatomy, and networks. Some of the last pages are advanced, but the first few offer basic neuron information.

Neuron Anatomy Printout
From EnchantedLearning.com, a black-and-white neuron printout.

Brain: The World Inside Your Head
Virtual tour of traveling museum exhibit, free health information, brain games, and teachers' activity guide and lesson plans. Includes brain development, diseases including Alzheimer's, depression, and migraines.

The Nervous System
An overview of nerve systems, impulse transmission, neurotransmitters, the brain, and the rest of the nervous system.






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