The BrainWaves curriculum consists of 2 units. Unit 1 is an instructional unit and is split into 3 modules, each with its own anchoring phenomenon. This unit is inquiry based and student-centered and takes approximately 5 to 6 weeks to complete. Unit 2 is devoted to student research using low-cost portable EEG devices and takes approximately 4 to 5 weeks to complete. In this unit, students experience the processes and practices of authentic research by working in small groups to carry out experiments and write scientific papers to share their findings.

Note: all lesson plans assume a period length of about 45 minutes.