| Reviewed: |
Feb 26, 2006 by Psychology |
| Overview: |
Probe The Brain is an interactive informational site from PBS.org which
introduces the student to a map of the human cortex. The interactive portion
is designed to allow users to probe and stimulate the motor cortex and view the
correlating body part movement.
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| Learning Goals: |
The primary goal of the website is to introduce the learner to the function of
the brain's motor cortex by simplistic emulation of the brain mapping
experiments conducted by Wilder Penfield.
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| Target Student Population: |
The target student population is introductory psychology, biological psychology,
or physiological psychology high school or undergraduate students receiving a
primary introduction to the cortex and its function.
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| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
No specific prerequisite knowledge or skills are necessary to effectively use
this site, but some basic knowledge of human brain anatomy would be helpful.
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| Type of Material: |
The site consists of text, graphics, and interactive animation.
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| Recommended Uses: |
This site is recommended as an introduction to the history and function of the
human cortex map. It may also be used as a reference for independent study.
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| Technical Requirements: |
A current browser and Shockwave are required for the interactive activity.
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