Psychobiology Lesson Plans

Learners identify structures of the brain, and neurons and analyze their functions.  In this nervous system lesson students create drawings and models of anatomy.

Young scholars study about how addiction can have both physiological and behavioral effects. They synthesize their knowledge by creating a sensitivity training session for counselors working with teenagers who are addicted to drugs.

Young scholars record observations and create drawings and models of anatomy using their five senses. They describe the structures of a neuron and analyze each of their functions. They compare and contrast the typical structural features of a general somatic cell to that of the specialized structures of the neuron.

Students read about the effects of depleted uranium on the brain and write a data summary and ideas for further research. In this neuroscience lesson, students read an article about the effect of depleted uranium from ammunition on the human brain. They write a data summary and their ideas for further research on the topic.

Students explore the senses of different animals. In this biology lesson plan students will study the animals selected for their grades. The students will learn about the brain and how the senses of that animal have developed.

Young scholars listen to an interview with Lori Marino regarding the development of dolphin brains and read a summarizing text. They conduct further research and participate in class discussion.

Young scholars listen to a brief interview with Don Edwards, a researcher who is studying crayfish to discover possible insights into the human brain. They discuss the interview and answer discussion questions.

Young scholars research previous attempts by scientists to uncover various aspects of how the brain works. They devise an experiment that sheds some scientific light on the questions. In addition, they present their findings to the entire class in the form of an illustrated oral report or multimedia presentation

Young scholars experience several activities focused on the brain. In this biology lesson, students construct a neuron using pipe cleaners and beads. There are links to various coloring activities as well.

Students investigate the sensory organs in insects. In this neurobiology activity, students discuss the five senses in humans and compare them to the insects' senses. The students participate in a trivia game as an assessment.