How Do You Build A Model Brain?
The brain is the organ that allows people to think, learn, speak, move, feel emotions and make memories. Even though the brain is only one organ, it has regions that function together and individually for behavior, personality and creativity. Making a brain model will help you learn more about the sections and functions of this incredible organ. Here are two ideas: one for making a clay model of the brain and one for a paper mache wearable model. Print a paper diagram of a side view of the brain. Cut a piece of wax paper to cover the diagram and tape together. Make sure you can see the brain outline through the wax paper. If not, outline with a thin black marker. Work the clay or salt dough until pliable. Add color if needed to make six colors of dough. Another option is to use plain dough and paint it when fully dry. Mold the dough to fit the shapes in the brain diagram. The model can be flat or you can shape the clay to make a realistic dome for half the brain. You can also flip the
