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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Building a Clay Neuron

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Soma

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Neuron

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers an overall description of neurons. This site describes their physical appearance, the different parts of neurons, and what their functions are.
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Handout
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Soma

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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Article
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Agni

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia entry about the Hindu god of fire, Agni. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Tvashtri

For Students 9th - 10th
A short encyclopedia entry describing the Hindu artisan god Tvashtri. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.