Activity
University of Washington

University of Washington: Types of Neurons

For Students 9th - 10th
A good straightforward presentation of the different forms of neurons based on function. Includes easy to read graphics on the subject.
Handout
McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill: Neurons

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduction to neuron structure, function, and classification. Provides simple diagrams of neurons conducting an impulse and microscope images of nerve cells.
Interactive
University of Washington

Neuroscience for Kids: Outside Games

For Students K - 1st
Learn about how the synapse works in the nervous system. Then play common games that demonstrate many functions of the nervous system. Find definitions of the vocabulary necessary to understand how the nervous system works.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Zombie Autopsies:you'll Be Wishin' for Some Neurotransmission

For Teachers 9th - 10th
When one thinks of neurotransmitters, zombies do not usually come to mind. In this lesson, young scholars take on the roles of neurons and must transmit messages. This will help them to appreciate the importance of properly functioning...
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: How Does the Nervous System Help Us Respond? Ocr 21 C

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the parts and functions of a Neuron, a brief description of how messages flow through them, and a labeled diagram of a motor neuron. It also provides a link to a test.
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.
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.