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 -  Thursday, October 16, 2008
Substance Abuse Specialist
Reviewed By: Mary Korth 
This model is an excellent addition to our psychology program. It is useful to enable the students to see which parts of the brain are effected by various drugs.

 -  Friday, November 02, 2007
Human Brain Model Review
 
This model allows learners to kinesthetically explore the major structures of the brain without the mess of a dissection. This could prove useful to learners who have difficulty interpreting the 2-dimensional photos and diagrams typically found in books. Some interpretation is still required, however, since one must still interpret the cross-sections that are visible. The pieces fit together like a 3-D puzzle, and the accompanying pamphlet is quite professional, making it easy to identify the individual structures that are presented. Due to the nature of a model, the number of structures presented are limited, so I would consider this model to be an optional resource. Because it takes up storage space and has limited educational value, I prefer to spend my financial resources on items that have more educational potential. An actual dissection of a sheep's brain would be more realistic, but this model provides an alternative for those who desire a hands-on approach but for whom dissection is not a viable option. This product would ideally be purchased by libraries or home school support groups so the model could be loaned out to families to use for a period of time as a supplement to their curriculum.