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Review of Cell Organelles

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this cell organelles worksheet, students read the structure and function of different plant and animal cell organelles to determine what organelle is being described. Students write in the 15 organelles into a chart.
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Nervous Tissue

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this nervous tissue worksheet, students list and describe the functions of the nervous system and its two principle parts. Then they list and give the function and location of the six types of glial cells. Students also describe two...
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Biological Rhythms

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students conduct experiments to determine their circadian rhythms for a cycle of about 24 hours.
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Watch Your Thoughts! Diagnostic Imaging and the Brain

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the structure and function of the brain and the diagnostic imaging technologies used in brain research. They complete a worksheet and discuss their findings.
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The Biology of ADHD

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the biology of ADHD and its implications upon the formation and treatment of the disease. They draw and label the parts of a neuron. Also, they describe the neurotransmission cycle. Students create a list of pros and...
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ADHD - A Focus on the Brain

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars research the disease of ADHD and how it effects the brain. They specifically look at how the neurochemicals of the brain affect the behavior of individuals with ADHD. Students also explore and discuss some of the different...
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Cricket Dissection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct an experiment to test the effects of various chemicals on breathing and to practice animal dissection. They carefully dissect house crickets to identify the breathing structures and determine their rate of respiration....
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Neuroscience for Kids

For Students 7th - 12th
In this neuroscience worksheet, students explore the Neuroscience for Kids website and then complete the questions. Students compare axons and dendrites, the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system, and the different lobes of...
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Curated OER

The Nervous System from A to Z

For Students 7th - 12th
In this nervous system alphabet book activity, learners study 26 neuroscience terms as they read the 26 terms and their definitions in the glossary. Some of the terms included are: receptor, unipolar, white matter, axon, hemisphere, and...
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Neurons, Hormones and the Brain

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this psychology worksheet, students complete 5 short answer questions about how the neurons and hormones work together together with the brain.
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Brain Watching

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different parts of the nervous system. In this biology lesson, students research methods to diagnose and cure neurological disorders. They present their report to class.
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Neurotransmitters Contain Chemicals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Nervous system signals are transmitted electrically along individual neurons, but neurons are separated from each other by a tiny gap. Chemical messengers called neurotransmitters cross the gap between neurons. Neurotransmitters fit into...
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Neurotransmitter Role Play Description

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of cellular communication involving neurotransmitters.
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Neurons and Neurotransmitters

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of how the neurotransmitters are involved in cell communication. Very good site.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Neurotransmitter Removal From the Synapse

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a five-question quiz pertaining to neurotransmitter removal from the synapse.
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University of Washington

Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides

For Students 9th - 10th
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Other Neurotransmitters Compared to Dopamine

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides the main function of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, and glutamate.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biochemistry of a Newly Discovered (Pretend) Neurotransmitter

For Students 9th - 10th
Questions related to controlling enzyme activity.
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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, students take on the roles of neurons and must transmit messages. This will help them to appreciate the importance of properly functioning...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Zombie Autopsies: The Neuroanatomy of a Zombie

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson, students look at the brain of a zombie, and in the process learn about the characteristics of a healthy brain. They take part in a Neurotransmitter Dance Party to learn how neurons communicate. Includes downloadable...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Zombie Autopsies: Spooky Psychiatric Medicine to Save World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After looking at zombies to learn about brain disease that alters behavior, students now must develop a cure for zombies. They use Skittles, where each color represents a different neurotransmitter. They then present their cure to the...
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Crossing the Synaptic Gap

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Neurotransmitters can either stimulate the next neuron to send a signal or inhibit that neuron from sending a signal. Certain chemicals change the way signals are sent and received. In this lesson students will understand this concept by...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Communication Between Neurons

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explain the differences between the types of graded potentials, and categorize the major neurotransmitters by chemical type and effect.
Handout
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Dopamine

For Students 9th - 10th
Using dopamine as an example, the page gives a description of how neurotransmitters work and the effects of drugs and enzymes on neurotransmitter function.

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