Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The Brain: Teaching Modules
A collection of 32 video learning modules on everything to do with the brain.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Kids With Special Needs
"There are many different people in the world, and each one is special. However, some people may have physical or mental challenges that require extra help or assistance."
National Institutes of Health
Ninds: Seizures and Epilepsy: Hope Through Research
From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke comes a complete guide to epilepsy and seizures, sufficient as a resource for teachers, parents, and professionals alike. Included are links to research being conducted,...
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Epilepsy Learning Hub
A complete reference tool that presents an illustrated resource on epilepsy including information on causes, seizures, diagnosis, treatment, long term care, and all the latest news.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Neurological Disorder Resources
Eighteen different categories of mental illness are a part of this resource. Each category of illness has multiple links allowing for a very thorough investigation of each disorder.
University of Washington
Neuroscience for Kids: Epilepsy
An overview of epilepsy is given at this website. Discusses the different types of epilepsy, causes, treatments, and diagnosis of the disease. Also lists some famous people throughout history that had epilepsy.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What if We Could Look Inside Human Brains?
The brain is what makes us function, yet we understand so little about how it works. We are learning more about the brain by using new technology to monitor epilepsy patients during surgery. Moran Cerf explains the process doctors use to...
Other
Pni: The Biopsychopharmacology of Vitamin B6
This website discusses the importance of the biopsychopharmacology of vitamin B6. B6 is critical to "extremely important metabolic processes in the nervous system." Mentions epilepsy and behavioral disturbances.
Frontiers Media
Frontiers: Meg for Kids: Listening to Your Brain With Super Cool Squi Ds
Inside your brain, you have over 80 billion neurons - tiny brain cells, all working together to make you the person you are.Neurons talk to each other by sending electrical messages. Each message creates a tiny magnetic field. If enough...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Epilepsy
Epilepsy, a condition of the nervous system, can be developed as a child or later in life as an adult. The main symptom is seizures, which can be difficult for someone to watch. Learn all about epilepsy, including what to do if you see...
Other
Net Doctor: Facts About Epilepsy
Basic information regarding epilepsy is provided at this site. Tells what epilepsy is, its causes, treatment, and how doctors make a diagnosis.
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...
Other
Disabled World: Famous People With Disabilities
This site offers a list of well-known people with a disability or mental condition who have overcome their barriers to achieve and contribute to society. Divided by disability category and include actors, world leaders, singers, and...
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Helping Your Child Cope With Epilepsy
How a child copes with epilepsy depends on many factors. Helping a child live with epilepsy includes family support and creating a positive atmosphere. Finding a balance between safety and independence, maintaining a positive attitude,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.44 Nervous System Diseases
Learn about some of the nervous system disorders of the human body.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Epilepsy, a Common Disabling Neurological Condition
This site from the Centers for Disease Control talks about what epilepsy is, how many people are affected by it, and what it costs in medical expenses and lost productivity.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific Breakthroughs in Germany: Curing the Storm in the Head
Explore medical breakthroughs in treating epilepsy. Discover how negative and positive particles behave in an electrically neutral environment, and perform an experiment to demonstrate how the human body can conduct electricity.