AP Psychology Brain Story

AP Psychology

Mr. Williams

Brain and Nervous System

Comic Book Project

Many younger children are fascinated with the workings of the body and the brain. A major children’s book company has put together a division to handle this area of interest. You have been hired to produce a prototype of a children’s comic book to show to the editors. Your comic book must include:

- Heroes and villains

- An adventure that takes your reader through a tour of the brain and neuron systems

- A neurotransmitter (can either be another character or a reaction, but it must demonstrate your working knowledge of how a neurotransmitter works)

- One aspect each of: frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, temporal lobe, the amygdala, hippocampus and hypothalamus - must include a specific structure and function (picture a giant switchboard-where are you?)

- Corpus callosum must make an appearance

This is a comic book, so besides the factual information (which demonstrates your working knowledge of the brain), it must also include some structural requirements:

• Must be in comic book form (Title box, multiple action boxes- more than 9, not including the title box)

• Must be illustrated with color

• Must have an appropriate title

• Must have a satisfactory resolution

This is not an art project. You are being graded on your knowledge of the brain. Please note - you cannot receive an “A” on this project if you do not include every requirement - factual and structural.

DUE DATES AND GRADING

FINAL COPY DUE – Tuesday, September 26th, you will be reading your story to the class. The final copy is a major grade. The comic strip itself will count as 80% of the final grade, and the presentation will count as 20% of the final grade

**This comic book will usable as notes for the remainder of the class. Yes, you can use it on the rest of the reading checks this semester.**

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