Brain Project

You may work in groups of three or individually, depending on the project you choose. Please choose one activity from the following selection:

Write and perform a song about the parts and areas of the brain and their functions. Submit a written hard copy of the song. If this is a group presentation, each person must have a clear role in the project. For example, one person is the writer, the other the singer, and the other should play an instrument. The performance may be videotaped or performed live in front of the class. (individual or group)

Create a skit about the parts and areas of the brain and their functions. Submit a written hard copy of the skit. The skit may be videotaped or performed live in front of the class. (group)

Write and present a poem about the parts and areas of the brain and their functions. (individual) Create a PowerPoint presentation with music and clip art. Present it to the class. Submit a copy of the

presentation in handout format. (individual) Create a 3-D model of the brain with the required parts and areas labeled; explain the function of each part.

(individual) Paint the brain on canvas, depicting the parts and areas listed below; explain the functions to the class.

(individual) Create a newsletter about the parts and areas of the brain and their functions. Include clipart, borders, and

headings. Present your newsletter to the class. (individual) Create a poster about the parts and areas of the brain including pictures and functions. Present your poster to

the class. The poster must be neat and have a heading, and photos/pictures must be labeled, including the functions. (individual)

Parts and Areas of the Brain: Each part, area, and their functions must be labeled and described for every project option.

Amygdala

Brain stem

Broca’s area

Cerebellum

Cerebral cortex

Cerebrum

Corpus callosum

Frontal lobe

Hippocampus

Hypothalamus

Medulla

Occipital lobe

Parietal lobe

Pituitary gland

Pons

Primary auditory cortex

Primary motor cortex

Primary somatosensory cortex

Primary visual cortex

Reticular formation

Spinal cord

Temporal lobe

Thalamus

Wernicke’s area