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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Brain hats (cerebral cortex)

We loved making this brain hat (UPDATE: if that link won't work for you, try thisGo to the link here: https://ellenjmchenry.com/ and go to "Free downloads--> Human Body". Then scroll down and under "brain" you will see a link for "brain hemisphere hat." Hope that works for you!) while we talked about parts of the brain! It just shows the functions of the cortex (we covered internal structures separately) but we made it early on in the unit and referred to it often throughout.

The hats were easy to make. Just print and cut out and tape together. Download is here.

When we talked about the parts of the brain, we also did this activity that shows the importance of the cerebrospinal fluid, the meninges, and the skill. Also what happens when you get a concussion! :)

Ooh, and while we're on the subject of brain hemispheres, you really should watch this video from The Happy Scientist of "Kneesy Earsy Nosey." First watch this from Laurel and Hardy, then watch the Happy Scientist explain why it's so hard to cross the midline! We all resolved to get good at doing this, but none of us have (yet). :)
More brain structures (I told you my children liked diagrams)

Wondering why my children always seem to be dressed as animals? They just . . . are.
This was Junie's magnum opus. She spent an hour coloring it so neatly. I quite like it.

Since the hats have since been thrown out, I promised the children I would post pictures of every single precious one. :)

20 comments:

  1. Hi. Where can we find a link to print. These do not work. It is such a fantastic idea

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    1. The link has been updated now! :)

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    2. Still can't get the link to work. 😔

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    3. Looks like her site is down for maintenance, so try this. Go to the link here: https://ellenjmchenry.com/ and go to "Free downloads--> Human Body". Then scroll down and under "brain" you will see a link for "brain hemisphere hat." Hope that works for you!

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    4. Wonderful site, thanks for the resources

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  2. I love it. I bet the students were able to grasp the brain's function and parts much quicker.

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  3. Boa tarde, não consegui encontrar o molde, a página não está ativa. Alguém pode mandar para o meu email?

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    1. The link should be fixed now, Marta! It's here: https://staging.ellenjmchenry.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Brain-Hat-2.0-download.pdf

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  4. Marta, click on Marilyn’s 2nd link in the comments (above Ollie’s) and it will take you to the link where you can print it. Sorry, I can’t reply in Portugués, I can only read & understand it.

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  5. I have tried every way to print this out and I can't. Is there any way that you could email this to me so I can try to print it out that way?
    The kids I work with are really excited about making this. Annette netta9068@gmail.com

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  6. Fantastic idea! I teach children about the brain and development, and have been looking for a brain hat. I can't wait to try it.

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  7. Can you give me access to your blog? I am training to open the brain hat. It says this is s private blog and I must be invited.

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  8. Hi Frances, I'm not sure what you mean? This is not a private blog. If you are trying to open the brain hat file, try following these instructions: Go to the link here: https://ellenjmchenry.com/ and go to "Free downloads--> Human Body". Then scroll down and under "brain" you will see a link for "brain hemisphere hat." Click that link to get the pdf file. Hope that works for you!

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  9. Question for the part under "When we talked about the parts of the brain, we also did this activity that shows the importance of the cerebrospinal fluid, the meninges, and the skill. Also what happens when you get a concussion! :)"

    When I click on the word "activity" it takes me to blogger, but I can't access http://thebraingeek.blogspot.com/. It says that access is restricted and that you have to be invited, but I don't see where I can request an invite.

    I was able to access the brain download easily, it's just that other link with the additional information that I am having issues with.

    Thanks so much!

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    1. Hi Jessica! Yeah, it looks like that link is broken! Something on that blog must have changed over the past few years. I hate it when that happens! I don't have any way to get to the original link either. Sorry!

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  10. What a great way to get kids interested in learning about the brain!

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  11. ¡Me encantó! lo realizaré con mis estudiantes. Gracias.

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  12. For some reason the link to download the brain hat isn't coming up. Can you email me the link? Thank you!

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