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The human brain is an enchanted loom where millions of flashing shuttles weave a dissolving pattern, always a meaningful pattern, though never an abiding one. It is as if the Milky Way entered upon some cosmic dance.

Sir Charles Sherrington

It is often stated that the human brain is the most complex organism in the Universe, and its fascination increases the more we learn about it. The other statement that is made about the brain is that it is like a sleeping giant: it has vast power, but we typically use very little of it, perhaps only 4%. Learning about the brain is therefore vital for the learner. Not only is it an exciting adventure, but it also builds up our expectations of what we are capable of. This track provides an introduction to some of the major features of the brain.

Major Features of the Brain

The Brain track contains the following elements:

Whole Brain

• This sub-track examines the rich multi-faceted properties of the brain in terms of mind, body and spirit.

Left Brain-Right Brain

• An examination of the functions of the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

Vision

• The Vision sub-track explores the brain's visual powers and their relevance to learning.

Music

• The profound effect of music on the brain.

Limitations

• This sub-track considers the brilliance of the brain and whether there are any limits to its powers.

To find out more about any of the above items, click on the appropriate heading.

Further Information

For further information about the brain see:

Brain Awareness Week
Corante news service: Brain Waves
Your Amazing Brain

	Page last modified: 9 February 2006