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Complex Networks and Graphs
Show your class how engineers use graphs to understand large and complex systems. The resource provides the beginnings of graph theory by introducing the class to set theory, graphs, and degree distributions of a graph.
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WebQuest: Structure of the Nervous System
What could be more natural than learning about learning? Scholars research the central nervous systems and the learning process through a well-designed WebQuest. They study the structure as well as discover the functions of those...
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The Nervous System
In 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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Nervous System
In this nervous system worksheet, students identify and locate each of the vocabulary terms related to the nervous system in the word search. There are 15 biology terms to locate in the puzzle.
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Ion Flow in Neurons
Student perform an experiment in which they determine the velocity of ion flow in an electrotonic potential and compare it to the velocity of action potentials. They record and analyze their results.
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Teaching Neuroanatomy through Schematic Diagrams
Students identify the parts and function of a neuron. They explain and illustrate the levels and functions of the nervous system including neurons and the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems. They analyze and diagram the Lobes and...
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Inside Information
Students explore two pathways for information through the nervous system. The pathways for involuntary action or reflex and voluntary responses are built and related to the element of choice.
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Reflexes
Students experiment to explain how reflexes, nerve impulses travel to the brain.
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Neural Networks and the Common Core
Why the new Common Core Standards will lead to better teaching and learning.
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Coordination
Multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and matching questions are all here in a multi-page worksheet or quiz. While the formatting leaves a little to be desired, it would take just a few minutes to change the handout into a...
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Nervous System and Senses
In this health worksheet, learners complete the crossword puzzle based upon the theme of the nervous system and its interaction with the senses.
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"Cells" Reading Comprehension-- Informational Passages
For this reading for information worksheet, students read a detailed one page text about cells of the human body. Students answer 5 comprehension and 5 vocabulary questions.
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The Human Memory
This is a well-designed, creative lesson to help young scholars learn more about the human memory. Working in pairs, students complete tasks and gather data. Excellent websites for resources are also provided.
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Breaking News English: Parkinson Disease
In this Parkinson disease worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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The Nervous System from A to Z
In this nervous system alphabet book worksheet, students study 26 neuroscience terms as they read the 26 terms and their definitions in the glossary. Some of the terms included are: receptor, unipolar, white matter, axon, hemisphere,...
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The Talk Show: A Bioethical Dilemma About Neurological Disorders
Young scholars explore neurological societal problems. They research, collect information and assess the ramifications of ethical, economic, political, and social issues. During a talk show simulation, students present their decisions.
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Ethyl Alcohol
In this ethyl alcohol worksheet, high schoolers read about the characteristics of ethanol including the effects it has on the body when ingested and digested. This worksheet has 2 short answer questions.
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Commonly Asked Questions on Vision and Color Perception
Learners commonly ask question about vision and color perception which may be difficult to answer without taking. They use this module that contains a list of questions which often arise when biology students are studying the nervous...
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Pharmacology Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students locate words related to pharmacology. The word list includes imipramine, reactions, multiple, and therapy.
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Neural Pictionary
Learners explore the nervous system. They pictorially illustrate terms that deal with the nervous system. Students play a "pictionary" game to review nervous system vocabulary words.
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Totally Cellular
In this biology instructional activity, students learn about cells and their various parts. They first read a page and a half of facts about cells and then answer the 10 questions in the packet. The answers are on the last page.
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Co-ordination and Response - Lesson Plan
Eleventh graders explain why colour blindness is more common in men than women.
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States of Consciousness
In this psychology instructional activity, students write short answers to 5 questions on states of consciousness. They list the different classes of recreational drugs and functions of sleep.