Worksheet
Curated OER

Emotion

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
For this psychology worksheet, students complete 5 short answer questions on neural pathways of emotion. They explain what aspect of emotion is similar across all cultures.
Lesson Plan
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Apoptosis: Programmed Cell Death During Development

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars model the plasticity of neural pathways for memory in the brain. They simulate the cell activity according to dots on cards that they are given. They complete various simulations of different cell combinations.
Lesson Plan
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Brain Anatomy

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the brain. In this brain anatomy lesson, students explore the brain, identify the parts and neurons. They identify nerve pathways involved in daily activities.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dancing the Colors of Birds

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars explore colors through storytelling and dance. In this visual arts lesson plan, students view the painting "Bird and Cornstalk Rug" and identify three colors. Young scholars express how the colors make them feel through...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Biochemistry, Secretion, and Transport of Hormones

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology worksheet, students look at various steps involved in the biochemistry involved in the use of hormones on the human body.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Love?

For Students 9th - 10th
Is love a signal winding through your neural pathways? A cliche? A cult? Brad Troeger takes a shot at the definition of love. [4:50]
Website
Other

Biology Online: Human Physiology: Sensory Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the many parts of the human body that make up the sensory systems. Be able to identify receptors, primary sensory coding, neural pathways and more with this biology resource.
Interactive
Other

Alzheimer's Association: Interactive Tour of the Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow this two-part interactive tour of the brain. The first gives you brain basics; the second shows how the brain is affected throughout the stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Activity
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Reflect: The Truth About Your Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning and practicing help strengthen and change our brains. Watch a short video and complete reflection questions on how your brain continues to grow.