Learning Targets:
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The
Brain and Behavior
3 Major regions: hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain.
Hindbrain develops first and both hindbrain and midbrain handle essential
functions.
Thalamus is a relay station.
Hypothalamus regulates basic biological drives (hunger/sex).
Lymbic System
is involved in emotion, motivation and memory.
Cortex is cerebrum's
convoluted outer layer, which is subdivided into occipital, parietal, temporal, and frontal lobes.
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Right
Brain/Left Brain: Cerebral Laterality
Cerebrum is divided into right and left hemispheres
connected by the corpus callosum. Studies of split-brained patients and perceptual
asymmetries have revealed that the right and left halves of the brain each have
unique talents.
Agenda:
1. Do Now - Draw a quick lateral diagram of the brain. Label the parts of the brain.
2. Finish the video study of "Brain Rules." Discuss.
3. We will do drag and drop quizzing of these functions from the Weiten Book Companion Site:
QUIZ IS TOMORROW.
TEST IS ON TUESDAY.
BRAIN UNIT EXTRA CREDIT DUE NEXT FRIDAY.
