~Thought Journal ~ SILENTLY read the following passage. When you are finished, SILENTLY write down your reaction in

your thought journal.

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Olny srmat poelpe can raed tihs….

I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!

 

Brain Functions

Standard:

SSPBF1: The student will explain the development, structure, and function of biological systems and their role in behavior, cognition, and emotion.

a. Discuss the major divisions and sub-divisions of the nervous system and their roles in behavior; include central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral [autonomic (sympathetic and parasympathetic) and somatic].

d. Identify the major structures and functions of the brain.

 

Essential Question:

How does the study of the nervous system improve quality of Life?

Web Quest assignment:

Pair up in groups of two Click onto assigned web quest site Complete the web quest and hand in

answers. Each person is responsible to hand in

their own answers. Complete Lobes of the Brain worksheet.

Quiz on brain Tomorrow !!!