Curated OER
Biology Chapters 8 & 9
In this biology instructional activity, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to systems of the body and cell types. There are 36 biology terms located in the word search.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Nerve Impulses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online tutorial students will explain how nerve impulses are transmitted.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Making Connections:the Synapse
Great page, gives both a basic and an in depth definition of synapses. Good graphics and descriptions.
York University
York University: The Synapse
York University provides a good graphic and description of the synapse and its function.
Other
Athabasca University: Synapse
A little historical background to the discovery of the synapse. Also includes a good straightforward definition of the synapse.