Crash Course Psychology #4: Meet Your Master: The Brain

Introducing a supplemental worksheet for Crash Course Psychology's "Meet Your Master - Getting to Know Your Brain" video. This informative resource engages students with 15 critical thinking questions about key concepts covered in the popular episode. Concepts include an introduction to phrenology, localized brain functions, the central nervous system, Phineas Gage's curious case, ancestral and modern brain structures like the brain stem, hypothalamus and cerebral cortex, specialized regions like the motor cortex, and more. An answer key is provided for educators to check student responses. This versatile digital resource works well for whole class instruction, small groups, independent learning, homework, substitute plans, and catch-up work. The content-rich video and complementary worksheet make an excellent addition to middle and high school psychology lesson plans.