Lesson Plan
Brain Basics Lesson Plan
Students will identify the major parts of the brain (cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem) and describe their basic functions through labeling and discussion activities.
Understanding brain structure lays the foundation for exploring how our brains control thoughts, movements, and senses—boosting scientific curiosity and self-awareness.
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10 minutes
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5 minutes
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10 minutes
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10 minutes
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5 minutes
Slide Deck
Brain Basics: Exploring Your Amazing Brain
What Does Your Brain Look Like?
Meet the Brain’s Main Parts
Cerebrum: The Thinking Cap
Cerebellum: Balance and Movement
Brainstem: Your Life Support Center
Label the Brain
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Neurons & Signals Plan
Students will explain the structure of a neuron (dendrites, cell body, axon, synapse) and model how electrical signals travel and communicate between neurons.
Understanding neuron structure and communication shows students how their brains process information and lays groundwork for exploring thought, movement, and sensation—promoting scientific literacy and curiosity.
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Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Engage
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore
10 minutes
Step 3
Explain
10 minutes
Step 4
Assess Understanding
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Neuron Structure: The Building Blocks of Your Brain
Dendrites: Receiving Messages
Cell Body (Soma): Processing Center
Axon: Sending Messages
Synapse: The Communication Gap
Signal Transmission: Step by Step
Role-Play Preview
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Senses & Memory Plan
Students will investigate how our five senses collect information and how sensory input helps form memories, using hands-on stations and a matching game.
Understanding the link between senses and memory helps students see how experiences become lasting memories, boosting metacognition and engagement.
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Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Engage
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore
10 minutes
Step 3
Explain
10 minutes
Step 4
Assess Understanding
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Senses & Memory: How We Remember the World
Meet the Five Senses
From Senses to the Brain
Steps of Memory Formation
Senses & Memory Mapping
Memory Game Preview
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