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Investigation 1: The Human Brain
In this first Investigation, students explore the remarkable organization of the human brain. Through hands-on activities such as brain dissection and the Brain Cap mapping exercise, they discover that different brain structures perform specialized functions while working together as a unified system. This foundation prepares students to understand how the brain processes information throughout the Human Cognition unit.
Enduring Understanding
By the end of Investigation 1, students should understand:
“The brain isn’t just one thing. It is an incredibly organized system in which different structures perform different functions while working together as a unified whole.”
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This Investigation may be completed using printed Lab Guides.
Students should bring their copies to class and lab.