History of the Brain: A New BBC Radio Series

Do you like British accents?  Do you like learning about the brain?  How about history?  If so, I've found something you will probably like.  I was reading a blog over at "Advances in the History of Psychology" and they have a post about a new BBC Radio 4 show about the history of the brain.  Check out their post here.

The BBC 4 Radio Site
Episode 1--A Hole in the Head

If you explore the site, there are also other links to some great brain education items.

posted by Chuck Schallhorn

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Face Memory Test

The Science and Nature: Human Body and Mind portion of the BBC's website, includes a short demonstration on remembering human faces. While the primary intent behind the activity involves how the lack of sleep influences memory, the Face Memory Test would probably fit better in a Memory Unit rather than the States of Consciousness section of the class.

There are three parts to the activity each separated by a five minute break where students are shown a variety of faces and then later tested on which they can recognize. It should take between 15 to 18 minutes to complete the full activity.

The BBC website is located at http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/sleep/tmt/

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