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Compare Brains

• Pictures
  
• Similarities
  
• Differences

Compare Brain and Body Sizes

• Brains & Bodies
  
• Equalize body size
  
• Equilize brain size

Compare Brain Structures- Slices and Slides

• Directional terminology
  
• Sagittal cuts
• Main structures
• What's the point: magnification

The Neuron- Up Close and Personal

• Jello, mush, or neuron?
  
• Neurons in animals
  
• What is a neuron?
• Fun facts

The Question of Intelligence

• Why do we care?
  
• Methods for studying brain & intelligence

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Let's Compare!

There are many ways of comparing characteristics of brains of different animals. Can you think of any good questions to ask yourself? What would you like to know about these brains to understand how and why they're different?

Let's start with a basic question . . .

Do you notice any similarities in these brains?

Yep, I do!!

No, not at all... You must be joking, right?

Huh? Can we start over?