Brain Superheroes, Villains & Sidekicks

AmygdalaBasal GangliaCerebellumHippocampusHypothalamusOccipital Lobe

Parietal LobePrefrontal CortexMotor CortexSensory CortexReticular FormationTemporal Lobe

ThalamusWernicke's AreaBroca's AreaFrontal LobeMedullaPons

Science fiction writers are always searching for good ideas for plots that will capture the interest of their readers. A common premise was that radiation somehow altered biological processes, transforming normal human beings into superhumans, some good and some evil. One example is the Incredible Hulk. Your task is to create your own superhumans by pretending that it is possible to magnify the abilities governed in the selected sites in the human brain. Give each super hero/heroine their own page with all info for each character/brain area on 1 page – front side only. Singles – 6 Superheroes requiredDyads – 12 Superheroes requiredTriads – all 18 Superheroes required

You will need to: 1. Draw your Character . Design a costume/outfit that reflects his/her main

superpower. Be creative, colorful and bold! (15 points)2. Create a name for your superhero that can connect to the function of the brain

area identified. (10 points)3. Next to the superhero drawing, picture of brain with specific area highlighted,

write a description of his/her superpowers (functions) and their kryptonite (malfunctions/weaknesses). These powers must go hand in hand with the function and weakness of your specific brain area (fact, not fiction ) (50 points)

4. Identify a simple plot that would encourage this superhero to come to the rescue – 3 sentence minimum! Think real world examples with a creative twist! (25 points)