The Brainiac

Your assignment is to choose one of the areas of the brain that we are studying and create a
BRAINIAC, which is a superhero or villain. The Brainiac’s powers should be an over-
exaggeration of job of the area of the brain which you have selected. Think about a creative way
in which you can display this superhero’s capabilities.

Present your superhero by creating:

• A visual representation in the form of a—comic, poster, a costume for yourself or a
figurine, or make a sculpture.
• The visual representation must meet the requirements listed in the rubric below.

Prepare a short presentation for a small group:

• You will need to explain your Brainiac to a group of your peers and describe the powers of
the character.
• The presentation must meet the requirements listed in the rubric below.

Description Points Possible

BRAINIAC

Name of the Superhero/ Villain—the superhero’s name

1 ________/ 5
should reflect the powers that (s)he holds.

Special Powers—the superhero’s powers should be

reflected in the costuming of the characters, either on paper
2 or in the actual costume. Power is an over exaggeration of ________/ 5
an area of the brain. This should be obvious and not too
challenging to understand.

Careful Creativity—the project should appear to have

taken an appropriate amount of time in order to maintain a
3 _________/ 5
level of care. The superhero should be colorful, creative, and
thoughtful.

Student Explanation—The explanation of the superhero

should have been thought out. Students should not receive
4 ________/ 10
high marks if they appear to be making up the information
as they speak.
COMMENTS:

Brooks/Greene Beyond the Board 2009