Traumatic+Brain+Injury

=Traumatic Brain Injury =

Motivation - why is the topic important to college students


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What is TBI What are the causes? What are the effects on the brain? What are the symptoms? What are the treatments? What are the consequences of TBI: On classroom performance On friendships What does current research suggest

Multimedia: Video of Billy Golfus Breakdown of funding Pictures of effects on brain: Closed head injury axons/neuronal injuries

Activity: Show the effects of TBI with jello in a clear plastic container - shake up container and see tears in jello Demonstrate what it feels like to have TBI - spin in circles until dizzy, try to solve difficult math problem

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