Curated OER
Building a Clay Neuron
Students investigate and then build neurons in this instructional activity. They are examined as key parts of the brain and nervous system and seen as different from normal cells.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Soma
A detailed encyclopedia entry on the Vedic god Soma. Covers the different forms this god takes and his various functions. Also includes links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Neuron
Wikipedia offers an overall description of neurons. This site describes their physical appearance, the different parts of neurons, and what their functions are.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Soma
This entry from Windows to the Universe shows that In the Hindu religion, every part of the cosmos is related to an action of a god. "In Hindu mythology, Soma represents the god of the Moon." Includes a picture of "Soma."
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Agni
An encyclopedia entry about the Hindu god of fire, Agni. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Tvashtri
A short encyclopedia entry describing the Hindu artisan god Tvashtri. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.