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Morning Starters: Summer 2 - Brilliant Brain

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Did You Know?

In ancient times, people believed thinking occurred in organs like the heart, liver or spleen. However, it was later discovered that the brain is the body’s control centre, connected to everything through the nervous system. By studying brain injuries, scientists have identified its role in functions like speech, memory and smell. Despite centuries of research, much about the brain remains unknown.

Word Challenge

Write a list of words that rhyme with the word ‘brain’.

Example:

Sane, complain, …

Grammar Challenge

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Write a sentence about the brain that starts with the phrase ‘Not only …’ at the beginning and has the phrase ‘but it also’ towards the end.

Example:

Not only does the brain store countless memories, but it also controls movement.

Number Challenge

Fact: Our brain contains about 86 billion microscopic cells called neurons – so many it would take you over 3,000 years to count them all!

86, 000, 000, 000 = 86 billion

Write a number sequence that includes this number.

Critical Thinking

If someone had a brain injury that changed their personality, are they still the same person? Why or why not?

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