Discovery Education
Sonar & Echolocation
A well-designed, comprehensive, and attractive slide show supports direct instruction on how sonar and echolocation work. Contained within the slides are links to interactive websites and instructions for using apps on a mobile device to...
Curated OER
Role of Cerci in Escape Responses of the Cockroach
Learners investigate the changes in escape behavior in Madagascar Hissing Cockroahes when their sensory apparatus is removed. They use puffs of air at differnt angles to simulate a predator's approach then collect and analyze data on...
Curated OER
Teaching Neuro-anatomy Through Schematic Diagrams
Students develop a deeper understanding of the brain. In this neuro-anatomyl lesson plan, students will use simple diagrams to understand the brain and will progress to more complex diagrams as they gain understanding.
EngageNY
Logic and Argument: Evaluating the Argument in “Beyond the Brain”
The brain is not the mind. Scholars explore the claim by reading an informational article about neuroscience research, "Beyond the Brain." As they read, they answer text-dependent questions and complete an anchor chart to evaluate...
University of Minnesota
Altered Reality
Fascinate young life scientists by showing them how their brain learns. By using prism goggles while attempting to toss bean bags at a target, lab partners change their outlook on the world around them, producing amusing results....
Curated OER
The Drug Connection: Design-O-Synapse
Students study cholinergic neuromuscular pathway of acetylcholine release and develop a model for drug interaction at one specific neurological site. Working in teams, students can also research different drugs or poisons and produce a...
Curated OER
Developing and Assessing the Intelligence of a Kindergartner: A Practical Approach
Students name objects that are the same size, shape, and weight as the human brain. They touch the model brain, feeling the folds, etc. They make connections to the chart displaying the brain-like objects. They touch the 'potato flake'...
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
Brain Awareness Week
Students explore the brain. In this science lesson plan, students create a model of the brain and discuss steps taken in order to protect the brain. Students design a container that would protect the brain from injury. Students discuss...
Curated OER
Neural Networks and the Common Core
Why the new Common Core Standards will lead to better teaching and learning.
Curated OER
Muscles and Motor Locomotion
This is a fabulous presentation which should reinforce all aspects of muscle construction on a gross anatomical and micro level. There are slides to help understanding with the muscle fiber anatomy, and many labelled diagrams to explain...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Building the Neuron
In this activity, students design and build neuron models based on observations made while viewing neurons through a microscope.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Modeling the Nervous System: Making a Neuron
Use this site for lots of different ideas on how to make a model of a neuron.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: What Is a Neuron?
Messages within the brain and the rest of the nervous system are sent very rapidly. These messages are conducted by cells called neurons. Neurons are specialized to receive and transmit message and neurons are connected in networks. In...
Curated OER
Modeling the Nervous System: Making a Neuron
Use this site to learn how to make a neuron. This site shows students a step by step process for creating a model of a neuron. Teachers and students alike will appreciate this multi-sensory approach to learning.
Curated OER
Modeling the Nervous System: Making a Neuron
Use this site to learn how to make a neuron. This site shows students a step by step process for creating a model of a neuron. Teachers and students alike will appreciate this multi-sensory approach to learning.
Curated OER
Modeling the Nervous System: Making a Neuron
Use this site to learn how to make a neuron. This site shows students a step by step process for creating a model of a neuron. Teachers and students alike will appreciate this multi-sensory approach to learning.
Curated OER
Modeling the Nervous System: Making a Neuron
Use this site to learn how to make a neuron. This site shows students a step by step process for creating a model of a neuron. Teachers and students alike will appreciate this multi-sensory approach to learning.
Curated OER
Modeling the Nervous System: Making a Neuron
Use this site to learn how to make a neuron. This site shows students a step by step process for creating a model of a neuron. Teachers and students alike will appreciate this multi-sensory approach to learning.
Curated OER
Modeling the Nervous System: Making a Neuron
Use this site to learn how to make a neuron. This site shows students a step by step process for creating a model of a neuron. Teachers and students alike will appreciate this multi-sensory approach to learning.
Curated OER
Modeling the Nervous System: Making a Neuron
Use this site to learn how to make a neuron. This site shows students a step by step process for creating a model of a neuron. Teachers and students alike will appreciate this multi-sensory approach to learning.
Curated OER
Modeling the Nervous System: Making a Neuron
Use this site to learn how to make a neuron. This site shows students a step by step process for creating a model of a neuron. Teachers and students alike will appreciate this multi-sensory approach to learning.
Curated OER
Modeling the Nervous System: Making a Neuron
Use this site to learn how to make a neuron. This site shows students a step by step process for creating a model of a neuron. Teachers and students alike will appreciate this multi-sensory approach to learning.
Curated OER
Modeling the Nervous System: Making a Neuron
Use this site to learn how to make a neuron. This site shows students a step by step process for creating a model of a neuron. Teachers and students alike will appreciate this multi-sensory approach to learning.