The Brain and Education
Author(s): David M. Eagleman, PhD
Students are better able to learn and retain knowledge when they are interested in a subject, challenged by content, and have a context in which to comprehend new information.
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Neuroscience: The Learning Brain and BrainLink
Resources
The Learning Brain and BrainLink® projects provide teaching materials, resources and background information focused on the brain and neuroscience for use with elementary and secondary school students. Materials cover brain structure and chemistry, neurons and the nervous system, senses, movement, learning and memory, and more.
Funding
National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH
The Learning Brain: Interactive Inquiry for Teachers and Students
Grant Number: 5R25DA033006
Science Education Partnership Award, NIH
Filling the Gaps: K-6 Science/Health Education
Grant Number: 5R25RR013454