Curated OER
Nervous System Introductory Worksheet
In this nervous system worksheet, students answer thirty short answer questions about the structures and functions of the nervous system and its subsystems.
Curated OER
The Brain
In this brain worksheet, students read about the brain, its four parts, and their functions, and answer comprehension questions. In this fill in the blank and true and false worksheet, students answer thirteen questions.
Curated OER
Neuroscience for Kids
In this neuroscience worksheet, students explore the Neuroscience for Kids website and then complete the questions. Students compare axons and dendrites, the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system, and the different lobes of...
Curated OER
The Nervous System and the Effects of Drugs
In this nervous system worksheet, students read information about how the body receives and sends out information through the peripheral nervous system and central nervous system. Then students complete 3 short answer questions.
Curated OER
Central Nervous System Study Questions
In this central nervous system worksheet, students define 24 terms associated with the human central nervous system. They answer 28 short answer questions dealing with the structures and function of the CNS.
Curated OER
The Nervous System
For this nervous system worksheet, students review the structure and function of the central nervous system. This worksheet has 1 drawing and 17 fill in the blank statements.
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Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Neuroscience & Biotechnology [Pdf]
A full-length download of the biotech magazine which discusses diseases of the central nervous system. It also takes a closer look at a sample of the tools and technology scientists use to address the various ways your brain and spinal...
University of Washington
Neuroscience for Kids: Brain Awareness Week
Although this site is for Brain Awareness Week, the many hyperlinks on the site are very worthwhile in the study of neuroscience. Be sure to check out the many activities on the experiments and activities page.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: The Nervous System
This online biology book chapter offers definitions and descriptions of the nervous system's components.
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: An Overview of the Brain
Learn all about the brain and how it works in this interactive teaching aid that highlights the anatomy and function of the brain using colorful animated illustrations.
Other
Dana Sourcebook of Brain Science: It's Mindboggling!
Look through this online pamphlet to find brain exercises as well as explanations of how the brain works. Very complete and fun to read.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Central Nervous System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online lesson students will learn an overview of the human skeleton and its functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Drugs and the Nervous System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online tutorial students will learn how drugs affect the nervous system.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
Learn here about the basic structure and function of the nervous system.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Circulation and the Central Nervous System
Students learn about the vessels that supply the central nervous system with blood.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Mental Status Exam
Students understand the relationship of mental status exam results to cerebral functions in the cerebral cortex.
Other
Onco Link: Brain Tumors
This site provides much information on brain tumors. Includes anatomy of central nervous system, types of brain cancer, and symptoms of brain cancer.
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.
PBS
Newton's Apple: Reflexes
Newton's Apple informational site on reflexes. Includes vocabulary, resources, and several hands-on activities.
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.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: The Human Body: The Nervous System
A video and a short quiz on the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Charles Sherrington
Learn about Charles Sherrington, the Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine for his work on the functions of neurons.