Lesson Plan
University of Minnesota

Connect the Neurons!

For Students 5th - 8th
Create a neuron frenzy as your pupils play the part of the neurons. An engaging lesson creates a human chain of neurons that pass cotton balls posing as neurotransmitters. Scholars learn about pre- and post-synapses as they complete...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Neuron Creations

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine neurons. In this nervous system lesson, students build models of neurons in order to study their parts and functions.  
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Alzheimer's Affects the Brain

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars study how Alzheimer's affects different parts of the brain, sketch a healthy neuron and its parts, and diagram brain changes during the early and late stages of Alzheimer's.