Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Anatomy and Physiology: Nervous System
Through informational text, interactive activities, self-checking practice problems, and more, students learn about the human nervous system.
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Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Neuroscience & Biotechnology [Pdf]
A full-length download of the biotech magazine which discusses diseases of the central nervous system. It also takes a closer look at a sample of the tools and technology scientists use to address the various ways your brain and spinal...
PBS
Pbs: Bird Brains
PBS offers a look into the brains of birds. Examine each part of the brain and its function. Click an drag the brain to see a 3-D view.
PBS
Pbs: The Life of Birds: Bird Brains
Learn about the intelligence of birds. There are many examples to illustrate communication, use of tools, and general resourcefulness that many birds show.
NASA
Nasa: The Brain in Space
This educators guide shows students how the body's brain, spinal cord and network of nerves control the activities of animals and humans.
University of Guelph
University of Guelph: Endocrine System
A broad overview of the mammalian endocrine system. Lists the major glands and the function of each. Includes a list of abbreviations and their meanings frequently found in high-level endocrine literature.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Body Control Center
Throughout the day, your nervous system monitors and makes endless adjustments to your body's basic systems--all to keep you alive. This interactive feature illustrates the complexity of such a task.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Nervous System
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human nervous system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Biology: The Animal Body and Principles of Regulation Post Test
Students can test their knowledge of the principles of regulation with this seven question multiple-choice quiz.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Biology: The Animal Body and Principles of Regulation Pretest
Students have the opportunity to take this five question pretest to assess their knowledge of the principles of regulation in the human body.
Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University: Ornithology: Nervous System
This site, created by a biology professor at Eastern Kentucky University, provides an overview of the brain and nerve senses of the bird.
Other
Twow/origin of the Mammalian Brain
Very deep discussion about the evolution and advancements found in the mammalian brain. Not for the faint of heart, but a lot of interesting readable information.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Nerve Racking
This lesson describes the function and components of the human nervous system. It helps young scholars understand the purpose of our brain, spinal cord, nerves and the five senses. How the nervous system is affected during spaceflight is...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Diseases of the Nervous System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The nervous system controls sensing, feeling, and thinking. It also controls movement and just about every other body function. That's why problems with the nervous...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Hearing and Balance
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What do listening to music and riding a bike have in common? It might surprise you to learn that both activities depend on your ears. The ears do more than just...
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Anandamide
Is there actually a chemical that makes us feel bliss when we consume something like chocolate? The messenger molecule, anandamide, allows scientists and the general public to connect the worlds of human behavior and molecular science.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ls1 8: Information Processing
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-LS1-8: information processing.
Other
University of Cincinnati Biologist Finds Differences in Lizard Locomotion
This site from the University of Cincinnati explains how biologist Bruce Jayne has studied the lizard nervous and muscular systems to discover finds that may uncover evolutionary trends.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Speed of a Neural Impulse
Read the passage "The Speed of a Neural Impulse" and completed the related five-question quiz.
Earth Life
Earth Life: A Bird's Brain and Nerves
Learn about the nervous system of birds. Written at a reader friendly level.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Nervous System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The nervous system, together with the endocrine system, controls all the other organ systems of the human body. Learn more about the nervous system in this learning...
Other
Digital Frog: Frog Eye
A digitally created diagram of a frog eye from Digital Frog. Shows the basic structure without harming a frog to do it.