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Chapter 10: Memory and Thought
"Remember This"

Introduction
Do you sometimes have trouble remembering something you just read? Even though you can't recall the facts, your brain still has the information; you are just having trouble retrieving it. Researchers are only beginning to identify where memory and thought are processed in the brain. At the Exploratorium's online exhibit of memory, you can see a sheep's brain being dissected and view the areas where it is believed short- and long-term memory reside. The exhibit also gives you the chance to play interactive memory games.

Destination Title: Exploratorium: The Memory Exhibition
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Directions

  • Start at Exploratorium: The Memory Exhibition Web site.
  • Read through "Sheep Brain Dissection: (The Anatomy of Memory)" and "Don't Forget!... Playing Games With Memory," taking notes as you go.
  • Browse through the remainder of the site if you have time.
Read through the information, and then answer the following questions.
1. Describe the cortex of the brain.


2. Describe the function of axons.


3. Name three types of memory and list where each type is processed in the brain.


4. What tricks can improve memory?


5. On a separate sheet of paper, design an informational pamphlet that teaches students ways to improve recall during exams. Your class may choose to select one pamphlet to publish and distribute throughout your school.
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