Websites for teachers, parents, and students about the BRAIN

Reviewed websites with information about the brain and its functions

DANA Organization by Kate — last modified 2006-09-05 20:37

The Dana Foundation is a private philanthorpic organization with interests in brain science. It has over 200 prominent scientists and researchers as contibuting members. The site contains scholar-based information and is designed to deseminate scientific information to the public. It contains many links, including one called, "Brainy Kids Online," which contains links to sites for students, as well as free lesson plans for teachers. Another connection describes instructions for educators on how to organize a Brain Awareness Week, complete with free downloads.

Brain facts and figures by Kate — last modified 2006-09-05 20:37

Facts about the brain, including brain weights, number of neurons, etcetera, in list and column format.

Franklin Institute Online by Kate — last modified 2006-09-05 20:37

An educational site on the brain, with basic information, including how to have a healthy, well-functioning brain.

Neuroscience for Kids by Kate — last modified 2006-09-05 20:37

Site with basic information about the brain for young students.

The Brain Map by Kate — last modified 2006-09-05 20:37

An interactive site great for students who want to gain a basic understanding of the brain.

The Brain Connection by Kate — last modified 2006-09-05 20:37

Website primarily useful to teachers and parents. Monthly column by Robert Sylwester on topics connected to brain research. Also book reviews on current books about the brain.

NEW! Morphonix Games Website by Kate — last modified 2006-11-30 12:06

Morphonix includes a preview of an educational game for children, Neuromatrix, as well as free games that teach brain parts and functions. If you go to "The Brainarium," and then go to "Specimens," the parts of the brain and their functions are explained. To access the free games, click on "Games," and then click on the list to the right.