Bibliography
Berbard, Sara. Wired for Reading: Brain Research may Point to Changes in Literacy. December 2008. http://www.edutopia.org/brain-research-reading-instruction-literacy (accessed June 2009).
Committee on Developments in Science of Learning. How People Learn; Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. Washington D.C.: National Academy Press, 2000.
Don L. Curry, Nanci R. Vargus, Su Tien Wong. How Does Your Brain Work? Scholastic, 2003.
Student literature that can be used for a literature circle, best for struggling readers.
Fleischman, John. Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story about Brain Science. New York: Houghtin Mifflin, 2002.
Student literature that can be used for literature circle, best used for on or above grade level readers.
Floyd E. Bloom, M.D., M.D. M. Flint Beal, and M.D. David J. Klupfer. The DANA Guide to Brain Health. New York: Dana Press, 2006.
Comprehensive guide to information regarding brain structure, functions, and disorders.
Foltos, Les. New Horizons for Learning:Technology and Academic Achievement. December 2002. http://www.newhorizons.org/strategies/technology/foltos.htm (accessed July 12, 2009).
Web article that confirms positive benefits for using engaging technology in the classroom.
Funston, Sylvia, and Jay Ingram. It's All in Your head. Toronto: Maple Tree Press Inc., 2005.
Geographic, National. Brain. 1996-2009.
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/health-and-human-body/human-body/brain-article.html (accessed July 9, 2009).
Interactive website that shows the region of the brain used for a variety of senses.
Gormley, Kathleen. Miss Gormley's Website. September 2007. http://teacherweb.com/DE/HighlandsSchool/MissGormleyRoom105/h0.stm (accessed July 24, 2009).
My classroom website that has brain web resources linked to it.
Harvey, Stephanie, and Anne Goudvis. Strategies That Work. New York: Stenhouse Publishers, 2000.
Excellent resource for reading strategies to improve comprehension.
Jenson, Eric. Brain-Based Learning. San Diego: The Brain Store, 2000.
Many excellent ideas to use in your classroom to help reach all students.
Nemours, KidsHealth from. Your Brain and Nervous System. 1995-2009.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/brain.html (accessed June 25, 2009).
Great kid-friendly website that easy to navigate and get reliable information.
Neuroscience, Society for. Brain Awareness Week. 2009. http://www.sfn.org/baw/ (accessed June 22, 2009).
Website filled with great activities to engage class during brain awareness week.
Newquist, HP. The Great Brain Book; An Inside Look at The Inside of Your head. New York: Scholastic Inc., 2004.
Interesting resource for students to find complete information in elementary language.
NewScientist. How the human brain works. http://www.newscientist.com/movie/brain-interactive (accessed July 9, 2009).
Interactive website that connects regions of the brain and their functions.
Norman Doidge, M.D. The Brain That Changes Itself. New York: Penguin Group, 2007.
Book that investigates neuroplasticity in the human brain and interesting stories that highlight individuals overcoming obstacles.
PBS. A Science Odyssey: Probe the Brain You Try It. 1998. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/brain/ (accessed June 13, 2009).
Interactive website of motor and somatosensory strips in the brain.
—. Changing Your Mind. http://www.pbs.org/saf/1101/teaching/teaching2.htm (accessed June 15, 2009).
Website teaching students about the brain and its connections also has links to other usable sites.
—. The Secret Life of the Brain. 1995-2008. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/3d/index.html (accessed June 13, 2009).
Excellent website with a 3D image of the brain that can be manipulated by students detailing information about function of regions of the brain.
Simon, Seymour. The Brain; Our Nervous System. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 2006.
Student literature that can be used for literature circle, best used with on grade level readers, could be used with slower readers with support.
Wiggins, Grant, and Jay McTighe. Understanding By Desing. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2005.
World, Education. Growing Bigger Brains: Research Affects How Teachers Teach. May 17, 1999. http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr140.shtml (accessed June 15, 2009).
A resourceful web article detailing the 12 principles for brain based learning.
Zull, James E. The Art of Changing the Brain. Sterling: Stylus Publishing, 2002.
Interesting book that discusses the topic of brain plasticity.
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