Brains, Bodies, and Behavior Introduction

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This week we will employ both visuals and words to create a collaborative learning exchange. This will be achieved through the generation of an informative Poster and supporting explanatory discussion. In STEP 2 instructions for the Poster component are outlined.

STEP 1: Explore your interests

Based upon this week's lessons, pick the Cerebellum part of the brain you would like to learn more about.

Do some background research, finding a minimum of onescholarly journal articlefrom theUMGC Librarythat provides insight into that part of the brain.

From the article, choose 3 or more interesting facts about the part of the brain you are researching and explain the facts. In some detail, prepare to present the facts either in your poster or in summary.

STEP 2: The Power of Images to Inform

Pick an aspect of your research and show it off! [This is your chance to be creative and to express what you are learning in a uniquely informative way - with pictures and images.] What you select to display is up to you. Here are some examples to get your creative thoughts flowing. Select...

• details about the part of the brain
  • Neurotransmitters
  • Lobes (Parietal, Frontal, and Occipital)
  • Brain Stem (Reticular Formation, Pons, Medulla)
  • Cerebellum
  • Spinal Cord
  • Thalamus
  • The Limbic System (Hypothalamus, Pituitary Gland, Amygdala, Hippocampus)
  • Two Hemispheres
  • The Cortex (Sensory and Motor Cortex)
• the result from an experiment
• the importance of some research
• favorite insights, graphs, or charts

To build your visual component for this task you will need to include the following:

1) At least 2 images (pictures, charts, and graphs all count as images) and

2) Your research reflecting the information you found pertaining to the area of the brain you researched. You will need to integrate your research and include in-text citations when referencing your research.

3 ) You should put effort into this assignment, but please do not feel overwhelmed by creating avisual. There are tools available to make your information look inviting and presentable whilenotrequiring skill or knowledge in graphic design. Think of your visual as making a simplified "poster" about either a part of the brain or a study that teaches about that part of the brain. You may design the poster in any medium you desire, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Google Slides, or some other program. Suggestions include:

When your visual is complete provide a short paragraph describing the image, summarizing what your research shows, and explaining why you found it interesting.

INCLUDE IN-TEXT CITATIONS AND REFERENCES