Understanding the Human Brain

Understanding the Human Brain

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video discusses the human brain, highlighting its weight, water content, and thought production. It explains the cerebrum, the brain's largest thinking part, and the vast number of neurons comparable to stars in the galaxy. The brain's role in continuous thinking, learning, and inventing is emphasized. Viewers are encouraged to explore further through brain games and resources from National Geographic.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much does the human brain weigh?

4 lbs

3 lbs

2 lbs

5 lbs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the human brain is made up of water?

75%

60%

80%

50%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the largest thinking part of the human brain called?

Cerebellum

Cerebrum

Pons

Medulla

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many neurons are in the human brain?

100 billion

1 billion

100 million

10 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which channel offers a show called 'Brain Games'?

History Channel

Science Channel

National Geographic Channel

Discovery Channel