eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.43 Peripheral Nervous System

For Students 6th - 9th
Understand the structure and function of the peripheral nervous system in the human body.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.42 Central Nervous System

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn the structure and function of the central nervous system.
Unit Plan
Other

Posit Science: The Brain 101

For Students 6th - 8th
Learn about the structure of the human brain with this interactive diagram. Also, find out about neurons, message transmission, and other factors that affect brain function.
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Kids Health: Eyes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Your eyes see, but how does vision happen? Find out how the eyes and brain work together through this video and accompanying activity guide. [6:09]
Handout
The Tech Interactive

Tech Museum of Innovation: Inside Your Eyeball

For Students 3rd - 9th
After discussing the basics of the eye, this site explores the various functions of the eye and parts from the optic nerves to the retina. Cones, rods, and the brain are also discussed.
Handout
Bryn Mawr College

Serendip: The Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the main sections of the human brain, and how the structure or each relates to its function.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Central Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers parts of the central nervous system and their functions.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Parkinson's Disease Workshop

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level online biology course highlighting Parkinson's disease. Course topics include clinical characteristics, structural neuroimaging, neuropathology, genetics, and cognitive function. Course features include reading suggestions...