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September 2006

Inside the Brain: An Interactive Tour
Clicking 'round the cortex for secondary science students.
GRADE LEVEL: 6-8, 9-12

http://www.alz.org/brain/overview.asp

	CONTENT: This site, provided by the Alzheimer's Association, gives visitors an inside look at how the brain functions and the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
	SITE DESIGN: The site is well organized and easily navigated by clicking on the "Next" button or the slide numbers at the top of the page.
	REVIEW: This site would not only be useful for caregivers and family members of those with Alzheimer's disease but for students and teachers as well. There are a total of sixteen slides. The first seven give some background information on what the brain is composed of and how the brain works, including a map of the regions of the cortex showing areas that control certain functions such as the interpretation of sights, sounds and smells, generating thoughts, storing memories, and controlling voluntary movement. The remainder of the slides shows how the brain progresses through the stages of Alzheimer's. Included is a list of links (upper right corner) for related information.
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