Junior Med School: The Brain

Grades 2–5

Challenge your cerebrum with a clever problem. Investigate the nervous system as you observe a sheep brain dissection. Create your own “brain-hat” to take home.

Standards

NHES

1,5,7

Science

3

Cost

$125/program

Registration

60 minutes. Maximum 30 students per program. Call Reservations at 303.370.6453, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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