The 8 Best Brain Models

The Learning Resources Cross Section is made to be kid-friendly. When you're child splits it open, they'll see different parts of the human brain that are clearly labeled and color coded. Plus it's great for doctors who don't want to overwhelm their patents.

The Eisco Labs 1/2 Size is an easy to display cross-section that reveals all the important centers without the need to manage a bunch of removable parts. It comes color coded for simple examination, just like many full-sized options.

The Anatomical Chart Company Budget With Arteries is good for a high school level class. While it isn't covered in labels, it does show the paths of blood vessels from both the inside and outside. Best of all, at around $60, it won't break the bank.

The Learning Resources Model comes in 31 pieces, allowing students to get up close and personal with each individual section. And because it's smaller than many other options, you can easily find a good place for it on a crowded desk.

The GPI Anatomicals With Educational Key rests inside a base that is shaped like a realistic skull, allowing you to see where the brain actually sits. It'll look cool on a shelf and the included informational card features details that cover each of the removable sections.

The Burrell Working Solutions Handy B-1 is a fun way to teach kids about their own brains. Simply put the glove on and make a fist to help visualize where certain areas are located. Flip it over to see the interior structures literally in the palm of your hand.

The premium-priced Vision Scientific VAB400 is perfect for any serious anatomy class. It features 4 highly detailed sections that are each labeled with both the names of lobes and their functions. Since its base holds it in the air, it's easy to examine from every side.

The Walter Products Life Size looks like the real thing and doesn't have all the excessive colors and visual touches that many others models do. It breaks into three parts, allowing you to access the lobes that are hidden on the interior easily.