How Does Your Brain Control Your Body?
G 3 - 8
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Students complete the “Think Fast!” activity to explore the brain’s role in receiving information from the senses, processing that information, and controlling the muscles to enable movement.
Standards: MS CCRS: L.4.1, L.6.1, NGSS: 4-PS4-3, 5-PS1-4
Approximate time needed: 1 hour
This lesson plan incorporates hands-on learning, scientific exploration, and interactive assessments to help students better understand how the brain works in response to stimuli and how reaction time can be improved.
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Think Fast! Data Collection Activity Sheet
Video - Cool Brain Facts for Kids (7 min)
Materials List
Brain Control Crossword Puzzle
Crossword Puzzle Key for Teachers
Brain Coloring Sheet