The Incredible Human Brain

The Incredible Human Brain

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain the parts of the human brain.

Introduce the learning objective and make sure students understand what they will be able to do by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about the human brain?

Cerebellum

The cerebellum is responsible for coordination and balance.

Explain the function of the cerebellum and have students locate it on a diagram of the brain.

Pons

The pons helps regulate breathing and is involved in sleep and arousal.

Describe the pons and its functions, and have students locate it on a diagram of the brain.

Medulla Oblongata

The medulla oblongata controls basic autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Explain the medulla oblongata and its functions, and have students locate it on a diagram of the brain.

Parietal Lobe

The parietal lobe processes sensory information such as touch and temperature.

Describe the parietal lobe and its functions, and have students locate it on a diagram of the brain.

Occipital Lobe

The occipital lobe is responsible for processing visual information.

Explain the occipital lobe and its functions, and have students locate it on a diagram of the brain.

Temporal Lobe

The temporal lobe is involved in processing auditory information and playing a role in memory.

Describe the temporal lobe and its functions, and have students locate it on a diagram of the brain.

Frontal Lobe

The frontal lobe is responsible for decision making, problem solving, and regulating behavior.

Explain the frontal lobe and its functions, and have students locate it on a diagram of the brain.

Cerebral Cortex

The cerebral cortex is the outermost layer of the brain and is responsible for consciousness, thought, and perception.

Describe the cerebral cortex and its functions, and have students locate it on a diagram of the brain.

Interactive Brain Model

Use an interactive brain model to review the location and function of each part of the brain.

Provide an interactive element for students to review the parts of the brain and their functions.

Quiz

Quiz students on the parts of the brain and their functions.

Assess student understanding of the parts of the brain and their functions.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You can now explain the parts of the human brain.

Summarize the learning objective and congratulate students on their achievement.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.