Brain Model
10 points Extra Credit
Due Friday 9/28
Earn up to 10 points extra credit by creating a model of the human brain. These points can be applied
to a first quarter test grade, quiz grade, or a homework assignment of your choice.
Your model may be made out of any material you choose. In the past, students have made models
out of clay, macaroni noodles, cake, Jell-o, playdough, etc. You must make your model. Store bought
models do not count. Your model must be 3-D.
Your brain model must include at least 5 parts of the brain, which should labeled on the model. Parts
of the brain you could include: forebrain, midbrain, hindbrain, frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe,
occipital lobe, primary auditory cortex, auditory association area, Broca’s area, Wernicke’s area,
primary visual cortex, visual association area, reticular formation, pons, medulla, cerebellum, motor
cortex, somatosensory cortex, hypothalamus, thalamus, corpus callosum, pituitary gland.
You can create this model individually, or with the help of one other student. If you work with
someone, you will split the extra credit points. Your model needs to be turned in on or before Friday,
September 28.