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Making Connections: Exploring Our Brains through the Five Senses

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students identify structures of the brain, and neurons and analyze their functions.  In this nervous system instructional activity students create drawings and models of anatomy.
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Achy, Breaky Nerve

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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...
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Building a Clay Neuron

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate and then build neurons in this lesson. They are examined as key parts of the brain and nervous system and seen as different from normal cells.
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Teaching Neuro-anatomy Through Schematic Diagrams

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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.
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Altered Reality

For Teachers 5th - 12th
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....
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Brain Watching

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different parts of the nervous system. In this biology lesson plan, students research methods to diagnose and cure neurological disorders. They present their report to class.
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Hierarchical Organization in Biology: Students Presentations of Neurobiology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils gather (research) information on neuron structure and action potential. Students are guided to make inferences about the synapse and its relationship to neurotransmitter release and action. They are also guided to make...
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Contraction in Action

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are put in groups of 6 to 8, and they are given 20-30 minutes to write, design, direct, and block out (determine location and movement) a skit that illustrates the function of a sarcomere, and all the steps involved in its...
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The Talk Show: A Bioethical Dilemma About Neurological Disorders

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Learners 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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All About the Brain

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use eggs, cooking oil, foam balls and more to create a simulation of the brain and record what happens in each step. In this brain lesson plan, students learn about protecting the brain, the brain's ability to learn, and reflexes.
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Response to Stimuli

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students study the process of detection, coordination and response. In this biology lesson plan, students design an experiment to test stimuli response. They participate in a game-show style quiz after the activity.

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