Neuroscience for Kids 

faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html

Now is the time when anxious students think about undertaking a major project. Yes, science fairs are looming in schools across the country, and neuroscientist Eric Chudler is here to help. The director of education and outreach at the University of Washington Engineered Biomaterials in Seattle, Chudler maintains Neuroscience for Kids, an engaging and informative site that concerns the “three pounds of tissue in our heads—the BRAIN!!” The site covers not just “Brain Basics”—how neurons work, the various functions of the cerebral cortex, etc.—but fun, fascinating stuff such as chocolate’s effect on the nervous system and what became of Albert Einstein’s brain (it moved around—a lot). You’ll also find great project ideas and fun experiments for a range of ages. There’s even a brain song. “Librarians may be interested in my book review page,” says Chudler, where you’ll find cerebral books for K–12.