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Biological Concepts
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...
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Neuron Creations
Students examine neurons. In this nervous system lesson, students build models of neurons in order to study their parts and functions.
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Getting Up the Nerve
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.
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Reflexes
Students experiment to explain how reflexes, nerve impulses travel to the brain.