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Directions

For this project, you will work with a partner to identify current research on a brain-related topic.  All research must be published within the past 5 years (dated 2014 or more recent).

You will design a power point presentation, with a minimum of 15 slides, and a maximum of 20.  Use the following guidelines to organize your presentation:

  • 1 cover slide – include names and topic
  • 6-8 slides – background information on topic
  • 6-8 slides – current research on topic
  • 2-3 summary slides
  • Works cited/bibliography – not included in slide count!!
  • Include pictures
    • Pictures taking up an entire slide will not be included in the slide count
  • You will be required to submit a hard copy of your presentation

Topics

Topics Include:

  • Intelligence
  • Memory
  • Learning
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Stroke
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Sleep Disorders (apnea, insomnia, etc.)
  • Huntington’s Disease
  • Drug Addictions (alcohol, nicotine, narcotics, etc.)
  • Dementia
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
  • Prosthetics controlled by your brain