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Researching the Brain

1999
Researching the Brain is an intriguing study of various functions of the brain such as Yawning, Vomiting, Chronic Pain, Brain Mapping, and Brain Fitness, as well as more personal topics related to the brain such as "Shaken Baby Syndrome", "Nicotine and You", and "Common Diseases and Disorders." This web site has great "kid appeal" to elementary and middle school students as it was conceived, researched and written by these kinds of students. The goals of this project are to: (1.)provide an opportunity for high-performing, technology- inclined students to achieve high standards, both academically and socially, as they created a web site(2.)provide an opportunity for students to apply the basic literacy skills of reading, research and writing skills(3.)develop artistic and creative skills through graphic designs, games and animated illustrations (4.)apply advanced technology skills and work cooperatively to create a meaningful web site for themselves and others to enjoy. All of the above goals support the Mission and Strategic Plan of Jefferson county R-1 Schools and help students develop and refine skills which will prepare them for a successful future. The brain is in the 6th grade curriculum.