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COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT ELEVEN
Dr.
Terry N. Bishop, Superintendent
Volunteer Services
THE AMAZING BRAIN
COLORADO
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF
PSYCHOLOGY
PURPOSE To introduce local
elementary school children to basic neuroscience by providing a
hands-on-experience with brain tissue.
DESCRIPTION The material presented
will vary according to the age of the students. All groups will have the chance
to see and touch a human brain. Presentations may include:
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a discussion of motor coordination
·
differences between brains of
human and non-human animals
·
differences between human brains
·
the effect of drugs
·
how we see
·
how we hear
·
how the brain changes with age
·
how do nerve cells communicate
with each other
·
what is pain
·
identification of brain sites
involved in a particular behavior
·
measure of reaction times
Presenters often consult with the teacher on
program design.
AUDIENCE
Grades 1-5
SIZE
30 student maximum preferred
AVAILABLE
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT - October 08 and October 15
Only
16 Presentation Available -(Palmer Cluster Area Schools Only)
(deadline for requests September
12, 2008
NOTE
This program is presented
by Colorado College students currently
enrolled in a Neuroscience
course. Teachers in the Coronado, Doherty, Mitchell, Palmer and Wasson clusters
have favorably received this program.
This program is presented by Colorado College students currently enrolled in a
Neuroscience course. Teachers in the Coronado, Doherty, Mitchell, Palmer and
Wasson clusters have favorably received this program.
Since 1993 CC Student presenters have visited 550 classrooms and presented to
14,000 students. Presenters will consult with the teacher on program design.
Visit:
http://www.coloradocollege.edu/idprog/neuroscience/outreach.html for
student comments.
THE
AMAZING BRAIN IS ONLY BEING OFFERED TO THE PALMER CLUSTER IN OCTOBER 2008
THE AMAZING BRAIN
Updated
9/15/2008
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