The Brain

Interesting Facts

• Lower part of brain that connects to spinal cord is the size of your thumb! It controls such things as breathing and digestion.

• Weighs approximately 3 pounds (1.5 Kg) and is about 15 cm in length (that is ½ a regular ruler!!)

Cerebellum: TAKE NOTES

• AKA “Little Brain”

• Controls balance (have you ever wondered why you can stand up without falling over)

• Also known as the “know how” to do something (when you learn a new skill, this part of your brain remembers it)

Cerebrum : TAKE NOTES

• Main part of the brain

• Divided into lobes (each with its own functions and responsibilities)

• Where all other work is done / interpreted (compared to the cerebellum)