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Lesson Plan
University of Minnesota

Bead Neuron

For Teachers 5th - 12th
What do you call a skull without neurons? A no-brainer! A hands-on activity asks scholars to build a model of a neuron using beads. They use their models to study the parts of the neuron and their functions.
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Lesson Plan
University of Minnesota

Connect the Neurons!

For Students 5th - 8th
Create a neuron frenzy as your pupils play the part of the neurons. An engaging lesson creates a human chain of neurons that pass cotton balls posing as neurotransmitters. Scholars learn about pre- and post-synapses as they complete the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

AP: Chapter 48: Nervous System

For Students 9th - 12th
Human anatomy enthusiasts trace neurological pahtways in word and on a diagram, describe action potential of a nerve impulse, and identify the organs in the nervous system. Provide this to your biology class as a review before...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Nervous System: Basic Organization and Function

For Students 9th - 12th
A vintage worksheet on the basic structure and function of the nervous system awaits your beginning biologists. Although it pertains to a textbook chapter reading, the content is relevant to any introductory unit on the nervous system....
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Nervous System

For Students 9th
In this nervous system worksheet, 9th graders define each term listed and then label the figure shown pertaining to the nervous system. Then they name three types of neurons and describe the function of each type.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Neuron Anatomy Comparison

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create a scale model of a motor neuron that is two hundred times larger than the actual neuron. They identify the structures of a neuron and observe neurons under the microscope then use a worksheet to convert actual...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Building a Clay Neuron

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate and then build neurons in this lesson. They are examined as key parts of the brain and nervous system and seen as different from normal cells.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Biology Chapter 35 Word Search

For Students 9th - 10th
For this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to biology. There are 41 words located in the puzzle.
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Activity
University of Washington

University of Washington: Modeling the Nervous System: Making a Neuron

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this site for lots of different ideas on how to make a model of a neuron.
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eBook
Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College: The Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
This online biology book chapter offers definitions and descriptions of the nervous system's components.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Neuron

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers an overall description of neurons. This site describes their physical appearance, the different parts of neurons, and what their functions are.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Mythica offers a comprehensive resource on Greek mythology. Content includes a look at the principal gods, Zeus's consorts and offspring, the descendants of Prometheus, and much, much more. Click on "browse articles" for a...
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BioMan Biology

Bio Man Biology: Body Systems (Physiology) Quizzes: Nervous System Quiz #1

For Students 9th - 10th
A multiple-choice quiz on the nervous system.
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Handout
My Science Site

Neuroscience for Kids: Types of Neurons (Nerve Cells) [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Site delves into what neurons are and what they do. Also contains colorful illustrations of neurons.