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Brain Map
This interactive brain map lets you explore the parts of your brain
The Secret Life of the Brain : Episode Three: The Teenage Brain
From PBS, this site explores the mystery and complexity of the brain. Interactive.
Funderstanding
Brain based learning
Neuroscience for Kids
Neuroscience for Kids has been created for all students and teachers
who would like to learn about the nervous system.
Lots of great facts, information and things to explore.
Neuroscience for Kids 2
Another site with information about the brain and how to keep it healthy
Sheep Brain Dissection
Interact with this site to learn about how the brian works
Brain of Brian
An interesting look at the different parts of the brain

Brain Connection
Take the challenge and play games that train the brain
The Memory Exhibition
All sorts of information about the brain and memory
3D Brain Anatomy
Take a 3D tour of the brain

 
The Secret Life of the Brain
Find out how the brain works at this site
The Teenage Brain
Information about the teenage brain, and links to thinking skills
The Power of Attachment
Bruce D Perry. An article about attachment theory and what adults can do to support children.(not focussed on adolescents)
Mindful of Students' Brains:
An interview with Eric Jensen, August 2001. From "The Brain Connection" website, which has links to lots of other interesting brain related resources
The Brain from Top to Bottom
Sorted by topic and availiable in three levels of language complexity from beginner to exper
Cool Stuff
Try some of these fun activities and learn how your brain works
How Your Brain Listens to Music
An article that looks at whether listening to music can influence your intelligence
How the Adolescent Brain Challenges the Adult Brain
An article by Dr Kathy Nunley on the Help for Teachers website. Explores the biology unique to the adolescent brain.
The Origins of Attachment Theory
An article by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth
Deciphering the Adolescent Brain
Misia Landau, Harvard University Gazette. An article about the onset of puberty and links with turbulence for kids
Brain Research and Education
Links to several sites which look at the implications of brain research for educators and education

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Last checked and updated 25th August 2009