This document provides an outline for a day of activities introducing students to the brain. Students will do an icebreaker to get to know each other, trace an image of the brain and list its functions, and play a game of Jeopardy about brain myths to learn the brain controls many things and dispel common misconceptions. Materials needed include a computer, projector, paper, markers, and a Jeopardy game about the brain prepared in advance. The goal is for students to understand the complexity of the brain and recognize myths versus facts.

1. Day 1: Introduction
Goals
WHAT WILL PEOPLE DO AND CREATE?
-Do an ice breaker to get to know each other
-Make a list of everything the brain controls
-Trace an image of the brain onto a large sheet of paper
-Play Jeopardy with brain myths
Objectives
WHAT WILL PEOPLE LEARN?
-The brain controls a lot of things, many of which we don’t even think about
-The brain has a lot of folds in it and many different parts.
-Many of the things you hear about the brain are not true.
Preparation and Materials
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GET READY?
-Find a bunch of brain myths and make the Jeopardy game
-Find an image of the brain for them to trace
MATERIALS
-Computer with picture of the brain
-Projector
-Butcher paper
-Black markers
-Jeopardy game with Brain myths
-Prize for Jeopardy winners
-Whiteboard or paper for students to write on
-Dry erase markers or markers/pens
Activity 1
Students will do an ice breaker to learn each other’s names and start to
get to know each other.
To learn the students’ names and get them thinking about their brains
-Have students go around the room and tell their name and their favorite thing
about their brain

2. Activity 2
Students will trace an image of the brain onto a large piece of paper
and make a list of all the things their brain controls
To figure out what the students already know about the brain and create a visual
representation of this knowledge
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Project an image of the brain onto the wall.
Have students trace it onto a large piece of paper.
Brainstorm a list of all the things the brain controls.
Give each student 1-2 post it notes. Have them create a visual
representation of one of the things on the list.
5. Put these post it notes on the picture of the brain.
Activity 3
Students will play Jeopardy.
To dispel common myths and spark their interest in the brain.
http://www.wolfescience.com/byojeopardy