Resources
for Educators

Grades K-5

Build-a-Brain

Lesson in basic neuroanatomy with a sensory and motor activity creating the brain of an imaginary animal using Play-Doh

Grades K-5

Expose Your Nose

Lesson on the sense of smell with experiment that allows students to observe and gather scientific observations

Grades K-5

Protect Your Brain

Lesson on ventricular system and common brain injuries; demonstration of how CSF helps keep the brain safe

Grades K-5

Exercise & the Brain

Short "Brain Break" activity

Grades 6-8

Optical Illusions

Lesson on the visual system includes showing optical illusions to learn how they trick our brains

Grades 6-8

Design an Imaginary An...

A basic neuroanatomy lesson and group activity: design an imaginary animal and build its brain out of Play-Doh

Grades 6-8

Touch-a-Brain

Extension of the Design an Imaginary Animal neuroanatomy lesson; uses real sheep's brain

Grades 6-8

Now You See It, Now Yo...

Lesson on stages of memory formation; students get to test their short-term memory

Grades 6-8

Pipe Cleaner Neuron

Lesson on the neuron and neurotransmission; students create realistic model neurons out of pipe cleaners

Grades 6-8

Meditation

Short "Brain Break" activity

Grades 9-12

Zombie Autopsies

Lesson learning and synthesizing knowledge of neuroanatomy and neurotransmission to develop treatments for brain abnormalities

Grades 9-12

Your Brain on Depression

Lesson on the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for teen depression.

Grades 9-12

Sheep Brain Dissection

Lesson on comparative and gross neuroanatomy, function, and homeostasis.

Grades 9-12

Emotions & the Brain

Short "Brain Break" activity

Grades 3-5

How Does the Brain Work?

Grades 3-5

How Do the Senses Work?

Grades 3-5

Human and Animal Brain...

Grades 6-8

How Does the Brain Work?

Grades 6-8

How Do Scientists Stud...

Grades 6-8

How Does Exercise Affe...

Grades 9-12

How Does the Brain Work?

Grades 9-12

Cells of the Brain

Grades 9-12

How Does the Brain Dev...

Grades 9-12

The Addicted Brain

For Adults

Fact Sheets

Check our PDF collection for a series of fact sheets for adults, in multiple languages

Grades K-2

Puzzle Pack

Brain Maze and Five Senses Crossword

Grades 3-5

Puzzle Pack

Five Senses Rhyming Crossword Puzzle and Cryptogram

Grades 6-8

Puzzle Pack

Brain Health Word Search and Brain Scramble

Grades 9-12

Puzzle Pack

Neuron Word Search, Synaptic Challenge, Brain Anatomy Crossword, and Brain Plasticity Fallen Word Puzzle

All ages

BAW favorites

Ten classic Brain Awareness Week puzzles

Grades 8 and Up

Key Brain Terms Glossary

Our glossary contains terms that reflect the continuing evolution of neuroscience research (PDF also available)

Grades 8 and up

Truth or Myth Flash Cards

Test your neuroscence knowledge or just learn some fun brain trivia with flash cards you can print and share

Grades 6 and Up

A Pioneer in Neuroscience

Graphic novel of the life of Dana Alliance member and Nobelist Rita Levi-Montalcini

For Teachers

Neuromyths and Education

We investigate some of the most common myths, explaining their scientific origins and realities

Grades 6 and Up

Q&A About the Brain

A pamphlet that provides the answers to commonly asked questions about the brain and its disorders

Grades K-3

Mindboggling Workbook

Gives an introduction to how the brain works, what it does, its importance, and how to take care of it

Grades K-5

More Mindbogglers!

More about learning and memory, the senses, drug addiction, and how the brain and nervous system works

For Teachers

Community Neuroscience

Video series offers targeted tips for outreach and teaching

Brain Basics

What is Neuroethics?

Short explainer with examples of how neuroscience and society interact