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 Nervous System Post Test
A five-question multiple-choice quiz assessing the topic of the central nervous system of the human body.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Biology:the Nervous System Pretest
This quick five question pretest will allow students to assess their knowledge of the human central nervous system.
University of Washington
University of Washington: The Spinal Cord
A good site on the different nerves of the spinal cord and the divisions. Shows the anatomy of the spinal nerves very well.
Other
I scoliosis.com: Spinal Cord and Nerve Roots Anatomy
Read the anatomical components of the spinal cord and their function in the nervous system. Includes labeled diagram. Outstanding information and a helpful aid for understanding.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Structure of the Nervous System: Self Check Quiz
This multiple-choice quiz on the nervous system allows students to get hints for each question and check their answers after submitting.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Organization of the Nervous System: Self Check Quiz
This self-checking, five question quiz over the central nervous system can be used as a review of the concept.
National Institutes of Health
Nih Curriculum Supplement for Middle School: The Brain: Our Sense of Self
Through scientific inquiry this module introduces many concepts about the brain, its functions, and its importance in the sense of self. Included are a teacher's guide, interactive student web activities, and resources.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: The Human Body: The Nervous System
A video and a short quiz on the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Brain and Nervous System
The parts of the brain and the anatomy of the nervous system and how they function are explained. An interactive diagram shows the location of various parts of the brain from three different perspectives, and summarizes what each does....
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Central Nervous System
Students study the adult brain, and learn the connections between the cerebrum and brain stem through the diencephalon, and from those regions into the spinal cord.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Spinal Cord Injuries
This Medline Plus site provides a table of contents for all information on the spinal cord and injuries of the spinal cord.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Nerve Racking
This instructional activity 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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Central Nervous System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The central nervous system (CNS) is the largest part of the nervous system. It includes the brain and the spinal cord. The bony skull protects the brain. The spinal...
Other
Get Body Smart: General Organization of the Nervous System
Brought to you by Get Body Smart, students can learn about the human nervous system through this easy-to-access tutorial. Sections include Major Organs and Divisions, Sensory and Motor Divisions, Somatic Divison, Sample Somatic Divison...
Other
Get Body Smart: Human Nervous System: Anatomy and Physiology
The innovative tutorial investigates the human nervous system. Some topics explored are nerve cells, support cells, neurophysiology, brain, and spinal cord. Visual quizzes are also included.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Simple Chemical Switches Steer Migrating Neuron
Page is describing the chemistry that drives the direction of neuron growth in developing nervous systems. Interesting background to knowledge of neuron growth and neurons in general.
Other
Neurociencias Para Ninos / Neuroscience for Kids
Learn about the brain and brain science using this Spanish version of the excellent Neuroscience for Kids site. Translation of the site is a work in progress. Portions are in Spanish but links for many pages still lead to the English...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: The Brain
Learn about the brain, spinal cord, and brain cells at this thorough yet easy to read site. Simple sentence construction is used to explain the structure and function of this body system. A glossary is just a click away to explain...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: The Brain
Learn about the brain, spinal cord, and brain cells at this thorough yet easy to read site. Simple sentence construction is used to explain the structure and function of this body system. A glossary is just a click away to explain...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Central Nervous System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers parts of the central nervous system and their functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.42 Central Nervous System
Learn the structure and function of the central nervous system.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.45 Nervous System Injuries
Learn about some injuries to the human nervous system.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill Higher Education: Spinal Cord Structure
This website describes the function and structure of the spinal cord. Also provides a picture with clear labels for understanding.