June 25, 2010
How common are brain-infesting worms? How can you tell if someone’s had a stroke? And really, is it true that we only use 10% of our brains? You can find the answers to these questions and much more at Eric Chundler’s award-winning website, Neuroscience for Kids. According to AAAS, the organization that publishes Science, which awarded the prize:
“The Neuroscience for Kids Web site is engaging for kids of all ages and levels of science education,” says Melissa McCartney, an editorial fellow at Science. “Content found on the site includes articles, lesson plans, and experiments developed and vetted through a collaborative effort of scientists and teachers. What sets this site apart from others is how it has always been focused on updated and vetted content, rather than on the latest browser enhancements, proving that you don’t need a million dollar Web site to educate the public.”
Now that summer’s here, you may want to check out the rules for Synaptic Tag.