Develop a teaching aid that helps explain to a 10-year-old child how messages are transmitted in the brain

Develop a teaching aid that helps explain to a 10-year-old child how messages are transmitted in the brain

Develop a teaching aid that helps explain to a 10-year-old child how messages are transmitted in the brain.

Introduction

Biopsychology is the study of how the human brain and body work, specifically: How do the cells in our brain lead to our thoughts and actions? That's the essence of the mind-body problem—what role does biology play?

There’s an old saying that the best way to learn is to teach someone else. For this assessment, you are asked to develop a teaching aid that helps explain to a 10-year-old child how messages are transmitted in the brain. The objective of this assessment is to help you understand the basic actions of the brain by explaining it to the hypothetical 10-year-old child (feel free to test out your fine work on a child you know).

Instructions

Select one brain structure from the list below to focus on in your teaching aid:

• Broca’s area.
• Wernicke’s area.
• Thalamus.
• Hypothalamus.
• Pons.
• Reticular formation.
• Cerebellum.

Develop a teaching aid to explain to a 10-year-old child the way the brain communicates. Be sure to cite your sources.

The final product should answer the following questions:

• Explain how neurons communicate. How do neurons work? How do they talk to each other? What happens to leftover transmitters?
  • Consider including the following:
    • Resting potential, graded potential, action potential.
    • Neurotransmission release.
    • Excitatory postsynaptic potential or inhibitory neuron potential.
• Explain the functions of the area of the brain you chose from the list above.

Helpful tip: Start by reviewing the readings and creating bullet points for each step. Then reword your bullet points in different ways until you find one that is clear, simple, and easy to understand. You might consider using metaphors if it helps.

Optional WebAR Experience

Throughout this course, you will find QR Codes that will allow you to interact with integrated Augmented Reality content and experiences. Please use your mobile device to access the tutorial using this QR code.

• Getting Started With WebAR.

Click the QR code WebAR: Teach a Child – Neuron Communications for a 3D view of how neurons communicate with each other.

Additional Requirements

• Written communication: Written communication is in professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
• Resources: Use a minimum of one scholarly source.
• APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
  • Use Academic Writer for guidance in citing sources in proper APA style. See the Writing Center for more APA resources specific to your degree level.
• Length: 1–4 pages.
• Font and font size: No smaller than 10-point font.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:

• Competency 1: Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological and physical health.
  • Explain how neurons communicate.
  • Explain the functions of a region of the brain.
• Competency 5: Write for purpose in a well organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
  • Use APA style formatting for citations and reference list with only minor errors.
  • Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences that a 10-year-old could understand.