Curated OER
Kids Health: Bell's Palsy
Interesting discussion of Bell's Palsy, a condition of the nervous system that affects the face. Topics include what it is, the causes, the symptoms, the treatment, and how to live with it.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Cardiovascular System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Your cardiovascular system has many jobs. At times the cardiovascular system can work like a pump, a heating system, or even a postal carrier. To do these tasks,...
Other
On Science: Addicting Kids to Nicotine
Summarizing research found at the Mayo Clinic, this article explains why kids, who have only smoked a few cigarettes, "experience the same symptoms of nicotine addiction as adults who smoke heavily." Learn about how nicotine affects the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Body Control Center
Throughout the day, your nervous system monitors and makes endless adjustments to your body's basic systems--all to keep you alive. This interactive feature illustrates the complexity of such a task.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Neuroscience & Biotechnology [Pdf]
A full-length download of the biotech magazine which discusses diseases of the central nervous system. It also takes a closer look at a sample of the tools and technology scientists use to address the various ways your brain and spinal...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Central Processing
Students learn the pathways that sensory systems follow into the central nervous system, and understand the difference between the two major ascending pathways in the spinal cord.
Indiana University
Indiana University: Sensory Integration: Tips to Consider
This article gives examples of how it looks when a child is experiencing sensory processing issues and gives tips on how to provide a sensory diet to "nourish" a child's nervous system. The examples and tips are categorized into groups...
Other
Pni: The Biopsychopharmacology of Vitamin B6
This website discusses the importance of the biopsychopharmacology of vitamin B6. B6 is critical to "extremely important metabolic processes in the nervous system." Mentions epilepsy and behavioral disturbances.
Read Works
Read Works: The Human Body You've Got Some Nerve!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about nerves in the human body. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Curated OER
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
This site provides a great deal of information about the nervous system. In particular, the tools used to teach about the brain are helpful and effective.
Curated OER
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
This site provides a great deal of information about the nervous system. In particular, the tools used to teach about the brain are helpful and effective.
Curated OER
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
This site provides a great deal of information about the nervous system. In particular, the tools used to teach about the brain are helpful and effective.
Curated OER
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
This site provides a great deal of information about the nervous system. In particular, the tools used to teach about the brain are helpful and effective.
Curated OER
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
This site provides a great deal of information about the nervous system. In particular, the tools used to teach about the brain are helpful and effective.
Curated OER
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
This site provides a great deal of information about the nervous system. In particular, the tools used to teach about the brain are helpful and effective.
Curated OER
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
This site provides a great deal of information about the nervous system. In particular, the tools used to teach about the brain are helpful and effective.
Curated OER
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
This site provides a great deal of information about the nervous system. In particular, the tools used to teach about the brain are helpful and effective.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Organ Systems
A video lesson explaining the structure and function of the human body's major organ systems. [5:58]
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: A Detailed Description of the Anatomy of Spiders
Describes anatomical features of a spider, including its external structure, eyes, mouth parts, digestive system, circulatory system, respiratory system, nervous system, reproductive system, and its spinnerets.
Arizona State University
Arizona State University School of Life Sciences: A Nervous Experiment
How do you know when your hand touches something? How do you know if something brushes against your shoulder? Think about your fingertip, arm, and back. In which of these places might your nerves be closer together? Review the concept of...
Other
Twow/origin of the Mammalian Brain
Very deep discussion about the evolution and advancements found in the mammalian brain. Not for the faint of heart, but a lot of interesting readable information.
Other
Spine Universe: Nerve Structures of the Spine
This resource presents information, images, and charts on the nerve structures of the spine.
Harvard University
Harvard Medicine: The Whole Brain
Detailed color images of the human brain, both normal and with various brain diseases, including Alzheimer's, Huntington's, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and AIDS dementia.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Mexican Diner: What Are Body Systems?
Learn about the different levels of organization in living things from cells to organisms, what body systems do, and how the skeletal and muscular systems work together.