Did you know that playing music is the brain's equivalent to a full body workout? Learn about how the advancements in the studies of neuroscientists have brought us to a greater understanding of how playing an instrument dramatically increases the volume and activity of the human brain. 

Additional Tags

neuroscience, brain chemistry, brain structure, parts of the brain, social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Consider an interdisciplinary project whereby learners learn to play a song on an instrument, and then identify the various neurological processes that are involved in their work
• Use as an introductory video at the beginning of a music course
• Have learners perform more in-depth research on the various areas of the brain and what activities may build or develop brain functions

Pros

• Explains affect on fine motor skills and impact on memory systems
• Provides an overview of the different areas of the brain and their functions

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.9 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.9