Ask a Biologist
Neuron Anatomy Activity
Reinforce the neural connections in the brains of your young biologists with a simple anatomy worksheet. Looking at the provided diagram of a neuron, students are asked to correctly identify and describe the function of each of the six...
University of Minnesota
WebQuest: Structure of the Nervous System
What could be more natural than learning about learning? Scholars research the central nervous systems and the learning process through a well-designed WebQuest. They study the structure as well as discover the functions of those...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Neuronal Synapses Questions
Practice multiple choice questions over neuronal synapses.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Neurotransmitter Removal From the Synapse
This is a five-question quiz pertaining to neurotransmitter removal from the synapse.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Synaptic Transmission Between Neurons
This is a five-question quiz concerning synaptic transmission between neurons.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Highlighting the Neuron
For this lesson on the brain's neural networks, students investigate the structure and function of the neuron. They discover ways in which engineers apply this knowledge to the development of devices that can activate neurons. Includes...