Brain superheroes
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NAME: _______________________________ DATE: _________ PERIOD: ______ Brain Superheroes Science fiction writers are always searching for good ideas for plots that will capture the interest of their readers. A common premise during one particular area era of science fiction movies was that radiation somehow altered biological processes, transforming normal human being into superhumans—some good and some evil. One such example is the Incredible Hulk, who, through a laboratory accident, developed superhuman strength that manifested itself when he was angry (you wouldn’t like him when he was angry…). Your task in this exercise is to create a superhero by pretending that it is possible to magnify or diminish the abilities governed by specific regions of the human brain. You need to do the following: 1) Identify the area of the brain that would have to be altered 2) Describe the super-ability that the superhero possesses because of this brain alteration 3) Create a simple story line in which the special ability would be useful. 4) Illustrate a 3-5 panel comic strip of the superhero saving the day (stick figures are OK…) You will present your superhero to the class. You will be responsible for turning in the following: 1) Description of the superhero a. Area of brain that is altered b.Super-Ability c. Secret identity 2) The “Superhero Saves the Day” story PSYCHOLOGY DR. JOHNSON
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NAME: _______________________________ DATE: _________ PERIOD: ______
Brain Superheroes
Science fiction writers are always searching for good ideas for plots that will capture the interest of their readers. A common premise during one particular area era of science fiction movies was that radiation somehow altered biological processes, transforming normal human being into superhumans—some good and some evil. One such example is the Incredible Hulk, who, through a laboratory accident, developed superhuman strength that manifested itself when he was angry (you wouldn’t like him when he was angry…).
Your task in this exercise is to create a superhero by pretending that it is possible to magnify or diminish the abilities governed by specific regions of the human brain. You need to do the following:
1) Identify the area of the brain that would have to be altered2) Describe the super-ability that the superhero possesses because of this brain
alteration3) Create a simple story line in which the special ability would be useful.4) Illustrate a 3-5 panel comic strip of the superhero saving the day (stick
figures are OK…)
You will present your superhero to the class.
You will be responsible for turning in the following:1) Description of the superhero
a. Area of brain that is alteredb. Super-Abilityc. Secret identity
2) The “Superhero Saves the Day” story3) The Comic strip illustration of the “Hero Saves the Day”4) A logo for your superhero (e.g., Superman has the “S” on his shirt)
VALUE: 100 points (just like a packet or test)
You can use the back of this paper to help create your superhero.
PSYCHOLOGYDR. JOHNSON
NAME: _______________________________ DATE: _________ PERIOD: ______
Name of superhero ___________________________________________________
What super ability does this superhero possess?
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What brain structure is modified?
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What is your superhero’s secret identity?
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What simple plot would encourage this superhero to come to the rescue?
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PSYCHOLOGYDR. JOHNSON
