Baylor College
Neurotransmitters Contain Chemicals
Human body systems learners play a card game, "Locks & Keys" in order to learn that neurotransmitters carry a message from one neuron to another by fitting into a receptor site on the receiving nerve cell. While this activity can...
Baylor College
Crossing the Synaptic Gap
As part of a unit on the chemistry of the brain, thinkers learn how chemicals work to transmit messages between individual neurons and how controlled substances impact the synaptic cleft. They do so by playing a dice-and-card game in...
Curated OER
The Nervous System
Human biology beginners label colorful diagrams of the neuron, the reflex pathway, and the brain. They list steps in the action potential process, and describe several different neurotransmitters. This worksheet guides learners through...
Curated OER
The Nervous System
Students investigate the nervous system. In this anatomy lesson, students identify and define vocabulary related to the nervous system. Students role play the parts of a nervous system and perform an experiment measuring and comparing...
Curated OER
Pharmacology
In this pharmacology worksheet, students compare excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters and how these work on the body. This worksheet has 3 drawings and 13 fill in the blank questions.
University of Washington
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Nerves Work?
This video explores how nerves, neurons, and nerve receptors work in the human body and how they communicate by electrical impulses. [5:00] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: The Function of Nervous Tissue
Learn here about how nervous tissue is capable of communicating within the nervous system.
Nature Research
Nature Education: Scitable: Essentials of Cell Biology
Explains how cells send and receive signals. Includes a quiz that can be completed after free registration.
Other
World of Molecules: Molecules of Life
Investigate the three-dimensional structure of different types of organic molecules.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Dopamine
Using dopamine as an example, the page gives a description of how neurotransmitters work and the effects of drugs and enzymes on neurotransmitter function.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Neurons and Neurotransmitters
A good description of how the neurotransmitters are involved in cell communication. Very good site.
Other
Posit Science: The Brain 101
Learn about the structure of the human brain with this interactive diagram. Also, find out about neurons, message transmission, and other factors that affect brain function.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Nerve Impulses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how nerve impulses are transmitted.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The nervous system is made up of nerves. A nerve is a bundle of nerve cells. A nerve cell that carries messages is called a neuron. The messages carried by neurons...
Other
University of Nebraska at Omaha: Brains Rule! Games: Ecstasy Invaders
Go on a mission inside a nerve cell to find out about how neurons produce and release neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons. Learn what happens to these brain chemicals when the drug ecstasy interrupts the process.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Q&a: Neuron Depolarization, Hyperpolarization, & Action Potentials
Khan Academy answers a question about hyperpolarization and depolarization with a written explanation and links to helpful videos.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.