Brain Functions Poster

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📚 Part 1: Quick Quiz

1. Which best describes the primary role of the cerebrum?

Controls voluntary actions, thinking and sensory perception

Regulates balance and coordination

Controls breathing and heartbeat

2. The cerebellum is mainly responsible for:

Forming long-term memories

Coordinating movement and balance

Processing emotions

3. Which function is controlled by the brainstem?

Breathing and heart rate

Complex problem solving

Voluntary hand movements

4. The limbic system mainly influences:

Emotions and memory

Visual acuity

Digestive processes

5. Check all that apply: Which are ways brain regions work together to respond to a stimulus?

Send signals to muscles to move away from danger

Adjust heart rate or breathing to meet demand

Change hair colour to match temperature

Form or store a memory about the event

✏️ Part 2: Poster Planning & Reflection

Success criteria (tick when complete):

- I can name the cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem and limbic system and describe one function each.

- Our poster uses scientific vocabulary correctly and includes a labelled diagram.

- My group can present the poster clearly in 2 minutes and answer one question.

Differentiation strategies — use these as needed:

- Roles: scribe, artist, presenter, researcher so every student contributes.

- Use fact sheets with visuals and short sentences or speech-to-text for writing.

Extension activities (for advanced learners):

- Briefly explain how damage to one brain region might affect behaviour or responses.

- Relate a brain region to a negative feedback example (e.g. temperature regulation).

6. Poster title (choose a concise, scientific title):

7. For each brain region write the main function (one short phrase) and an example of it in action:

Cerebrum — main function: _________; example: _________

Cerebellum — main function: _________; example: _________

Brainstem — main function: _________; example: _________

Limbic system — main function: _________; example: _________

8. Sketch your poster layout. Include space for: labelled diagram, short bullet points for each region, an interesting fact, and group member roles.

9. Exit slip — Name one brain region and its main function:

Dyslexia-friendly reading options: Provide fact sheets with clear fonts and spacing, highlighted keywords, and supporting images; consider reading text aloud during planning.

Brain Functions Poster

Brain Functions Poster

📚 Part 1: Quick Quiz

✏️ Part 2: Poster Planning & Reflection

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