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- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the human central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. The brain, spinal cord, and various nerve cells are discussed. They explain how neurons transmit nerve impulses from one part of the body to another. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students locate different types of nerve receptors in their skin by using pencils and/or bamboo skewers. Lesson is recommended for K+, but would better serve 3+ due to the nature of the experiment. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students create cartoon characters which compare and contrast two types of cells: nerve and muscle. Cartoon characters show how these two cells are similar, how they are different, and the relationship between the two cell types. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 11th
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Students conduct an experiment to determine the distance between touch receptor fields in parts of the right-hand side of the body. They enter data into the data table. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the basics of the nervous system through an interactive program. They discover how the brain is linked to muscle movement. They can test cells through the interactive program to see how it reacts to different stimuli. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students simulate nerve pathway choices and consequences while moving through a maze. They complete a puzzle which concretely demonstrates the nerve development process. They participate in a learning module to reiterate the key points. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students study the components and function of the nervous system. They investigate how engineers design biomedical equipment to assist the nervous system and explain how the five senses are affected during spaceflight. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students perform a transection of a redworm. They discuss spinal cord injuries in humans. Students compare the ability of the redworm to regenerate the ventral nerve cord with the inability of humans to repair damage to the dorsal nerve cord. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students will develop models of neurons to understand the function of myelin as it applies to the normal and abnormal transmission of nerve impulses. In addition, the students will also have the opportunity to apply their knowledge through a service learning project. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students research the structure and function of the nervous system. They prepare a model or representation of neural transmission. Students create an infomercial about nerve cells. Full Review »