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Teach Engineering: Brain Is a Computer Lesson PlanTeach Engineering: Brain Is a Computer Lesson Plan
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Teach Engineering: Brain Is a Computer

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Students learn about the similarities between the human brain and its engineering counterpart, the computer. Since students work with computers routinely, this comparison strengthens their understanding of both how the brain works and how it parallels that of a computer. Students are also introduced to the "stimulus-sensor-coordinator-effector-response" framework for understanding human and robot actions.

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brain, human body, nervous system, neuroscience, sensory system, integrated teaching and learning program and laboratory, lego, nxt, teachengineering, reflex, robot, computer and software engineering projects: robotics curriculum
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5th - 8th
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Science
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For Administrator Use
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