1. Watch the video on Gabby Gifford’s recovery. Based on your knowledge of brain anatomy, what parts of her brain were damaged? Why is she able to recover to the extent she has?

2. A young girl Jahi McMath recently suffered brain damage following a tonsillectomy. She was considered Brain Dead. What do you think occurred to cause such severe brain damage following such an innocuous surgery?

3. Watch the video on Brain Concussions among NFL athletes. What did you learn? What can be done to avoid such trauma and do you believe our culture would go for it. Keep in mind the importance we put on participation in sports.