Brain States Word Jumble

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Synopsis

The brain’s activity changes throughout the day. From asleep, to awake, to aroused, to relaxed your brain goes through many stages or states in 24 hours. Chapter 9 of the Brain Facts Book looks closely at brain states and discusses the importance of studying these various types of brain activity.

After reading and reviewing this chapter with your students, use the provided worksheet to test their knowledge of the material.

Integration into the Curriculum

• Health
• Biology, AP Biology
• Anatomy and Physiology

Materials

• The Brain Facts Book, Chapter 9: Brain States (this can be a print out or accessed as a PDF online)
• One copy of the Brain States Word Jumble worksheet per student (you can access an interactive PDF version here)
• One copy of the Brain States Word Jumble Teacher Sheet for grading

Instructions

• Have your students read Chapter 9: Brain States.
• Distribute a copy of the Brain States Word Jumble worksheet to each student.
• Review the Instructions listed at the top of the worksheet.
• Ask your students to complete the worksheet using the book or their notes.

BONUS: Kick-off this activity by playing this short animation on brain waves!

About the Author

Emma Lindberg

Emma is the former Outreach Associate at the Society for Neuroscience. She helped find and create Educator Resources for BrainFacts.org, as well as promote the site at conferences and events across the country.