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Audience: Educators
Grades: 5-12
Product Number: EG-1998-03-118-HQ


The study of the ways in which the body's brain, spinal cord and network of nerves control the activities of animals and humans is called neuroscience. This guide targets a high school audience and provides background material and activities related to NASA's Neurolab research.

The Brain in Space Educator Guide [3MB PDF file]


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