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Brain Project Explanation and Rubric

The document describes three choices for an AP Psychology Brain Project assignment. Choice 1 involves writing and illustrating an original children's book about the structure and function of parts of the brain. It must include descriptions of 15 brain areas. Choice 2 involves designing and constructing a model of the brain that labels and describes 16 brain structures. Choice 3 requires rewriting the lyrics of a recent song to include the structure and function of 17 brain parts and recording a version to post on YouTube.

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Brain Project Explanation and Rubric

The document describes three choices for an AP Psychology Brain Project assignment. Choice 1 involves writing and illustrating an original children's book about the structure and function of parts of the brain. It must include descriptions of 15 brain areas. Choice 2 involves designing and constructing a model of the brain that labels and describes 16 brain structures. Choice 3 requires rewriting the lyrics of a recent song to include the structure and function of 17 brain parts and recording a version to post on YouTube.

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AP Psychology Brain Project

Choice #1
Childrens Brain Book Assignment
Goal: Write and illustrate an original book to teach third graders about the structure and
function of the human brain.
Specifications: The book should be at least 8 pages long and include both text and
illustrations on each page. The book must show and describe the main functions of the
following areas of the brain.
Frontal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Cerebellum
Brain Stem
Broccas Area
Wernickes Area
Thalamus
Hippocampus
Hypothalamus
Amygdala
Pons
Medulla
Corpus Callosum
Limbic System
Reticular Formation
Keep the explanations and examples simple enough that a smart 3rd grader would
understand them and be able to explain them to a friend after reading your book.
Descriptions and examples must be in your own words. You may not copy from books,
the internet, or each other.
Illustrations must be original and may be created in any medium and style you like. For
example, you may use pen, paint, collage, photographs you take, etc. You may not
photocopy from books or print out images from the internet.
Text may be handwritten or word-processed, but it must look professional and be
readable. You will be asked to share your brain book in class.

Choice #2
Model Brain
Goal: Design and construct a model of a brain
Specifications: Include the following structures in your model, label them, and include
a description of the function it carries out. The description can be in written form or it
can be in the form of a drawing or diagram. Be precise in the labeling, positioning, and
explanation of each part of the brain.
Frontal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Broccas Area
Hippocampus
Pons
Limbic System

Temporal Lobe
Cerebellum
Wernickes area
Hypothalamus
Medulla
Reticular Formation

Parietal Lobe
Brain Stem
Thalamus
Amygdala
Corpus Callosum

Your brain must look professional. Do not go out and slop something together. When
you turn in your brain you will be asked to explain the parts to the class.

Choice #3
Brain Song
Goal: Choose a song that was released in the last year. Rewrite the lyrics to tell the
structures and function of the parts of the brain.
Specifications: The song must have been released in the last year. You must tell the
structure AND function of the brain part. The song must be recorded and posted to You
Tube. The language must be clearly spoken so we can understand you. You must include
the following parts of the brain:
Frontal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Cerebellum
Brain Stem
Broccas Area
Wernickes Area
Thalamus
Hippocampus
Hypothalamus
Amygdala
Pons
Medulla
Corpus Callosum
Limbic System
Reticular Formation

Due: Friday, January 20th


Grade: One Test Grade
You may choose one partner from your class.

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