Movement & Coordination
when kicking football, typing/writing an essay, walking to school
motor cortex
planning a trip, making smart decisions, or speaking in public
Frontal Lobe
hearing your name be called or feeling something sharp touch your body
Thalamus
you feel hunger, or you start to sweat when your to hot
Hypothalamus
helps you stay oriented in time, using memory and attention to understand daily patterns
Cerebral Cortex
balancing on a tight rope, learning how to ride a bike or fixing your posture
Cerebellum
feeling the temperate of a cup of hot coffee, or knowing where your arms and legs are when walking in the dark
Parietal Lobe
read a book, recognize objects, or catch a ball coming toward you
Occipital Lobe
feeling nervous before speaking in front of a group of people or crying during a sad movie
Limbic System
shifts your body from sleep to alertness ,it’s your brain’s “wake up” switch.
Reticular Formation
threading a needle, playing a piano, or drawing detailed designs
Basal Ganglia
listening to music, or the sound of someones vocie
Temporal Lobe
Helps you feel a hug, or notice a bug crawling on your arm
Somatosensory Cortex
when you eat your favorite food or study in order to get a good grade on a test
Nucleus Accumbens
Helps you feel sleepy at night and alert in the morning
Suprachiasmatic Nucleus