This lesson contains 10 slides, with interactive quiz, text slides and 2 videos.
Lesson duration is: 60 min
Items in this lesson
Unit 27 Introduction to Neuroscience
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Intended Learning Outcome
Introduce Unit 27- Introduction to Neuroscience
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"What comes to mind when you hear the word 'neuroscience'?"
Slide 3 - Mind map
Neuroscience Definition
'any or all of the sciences, such as neurochemistry and experimental psychology, which deal with the structure or function of the nervous system and brain.'
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Slide 5 - Video
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Slide 7 - Video
Activities
We're going to do 2 activities from Brainbox NI that have been designed to promote brain development.
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Benefits of activities
Toilet roll derby- builds motor, sensory and visual cortexes in the brain, fine motor control and dexterity, visual tracking, force and proprioceptive feedback
Felt tips- bilateral coordination, visual stimulation, motor planning, fine motor dexterity
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Recap of ILO
Introduction to Neuroscience
We looked at parts of the brain
How early experiences impact brain development
Examples of activities that can promote brain development
Lesson duration is: 60 min
