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5/25/2021 0 Comments Brain Model Activity
By Sanjana Kambhammettu
In this section, we will be forming playdough from scratch in order to make a 3-D human brain model. We will be discussing the different parts of the brain and their functions throughout the session, and associating them with the area of the mind depicted in our hand-held creations.
Materials Needed:
- Flour
- Water - 1 bowl - 1 cup - 1 spoon/mixing utensil - Salt - Oil - Food coloring/paint/any natural dyes Note: The ingredients above are for the creation of no-cook playdough. If you would like to use store bought clay instead, you will not need the given supplies. - Optional: Air tight container or ziplock bag for storage afterwards. Clay molding tools (your hands work perfectly for this, too!) How To
To create the playdough:
Step 1: Add the flour and salt in the bowl, and mix together. Step 2: Mix together the oil and food coloring in a cup. Step 3: Add hot water to the cup, and mix until the food coloring is completely dissolved (the darker your mixture, the more vibrant your dough will be). Step 4: Pour the liquid mixture into the dry mixture, and stir until it reaches a dough consistency. Step 5: Making sure your dough has cooled, lay it out on a floured surface and knead until it is no longer sticky. To create the brain model: Step 1: Following the structure of a human brain, break apart your clay and mold into the parts. If you would like, create a different colored dough for each section of the brain. Step 2: Piece these together, and smooth them out. Step 3: Add any details, such as meninges, with the use of your hands and molding tools. Step 4: Enjoy your very own concocted 3-D brain model! The Lesson
In this science lesson, we will be using our own three-dimensional diagrams of a human brain to understand how specific parts of the brain relate to each role that it has, and how that section carries out its part through the use of different body systems. We will also discuss how your brain perceives the information that it receives through your senses, and how it directs that for different situations. For example, if you place your hand near a hot stove, your brain and nerves work together to send signals that result in you identifying the heat and pulling your arm away, all in a matter of seconds!
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