In this activity, students design and build neuron models based on observations made while viewing neurons through a microscope.

Video explores the recent research and information on mirror neurons, which are thought to have influenced human evolution. [7:44] Includes a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.

Stimulate a neuron and monitor what happens. Pause, rewind, and move forward in time in order to observe the ions as they move across the neuron membrane.

Stimulate a neuron and monitor what happens. Pause, rewind, and move forward in time in order to observe the ions as they move across the neuron membrane.

Students explain the differences between the types of graded potentials, and categorize the major neurotransmitters by chemical type and effect.

A fun way to learn about the periodic table! This interactive table allows students to investigate the basic information of an element as well as explore group and family characteristics.

Wikipedia offers an overall description of neurons. This site describes their physical appearance, the different parts of neurons, and what their functions are.

A good description of how the neurotransmitters are involved in cell communication. Very good site.

This is a five-question quiz concerning synaptic transmission between neurons.

This is a five-question quiz pertaining to neurotransmitter removal from the synapse.

This slideshow explains the process of how a neuron communicates.

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.

Through scientific inquiry this module introduces many concepts about the brain, its functions, and its importance in the sense of self. Included are a teacher's guide, interactive student web activities, and resources.

Investigate the nervous system by looking at nerve cells in this virtual lab. This lab exercise allows students to experience a virtual dissection of a leech to use electronic equipment to explore the electrical activity of nerve cells....

A curriculum that explains how mental illness can be treated and cured. The site offers a web version of the curriculum or printed supplements can be requested. Included is a teacher's guide.

This is a publication on the human brain and how it works. Gives details on the neuron, how the senses interact with the brain and much more. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).

Labeled illustration of a neuron, with callouts for the nerve body, dendrites, axon, and endings.

A frames page that gives the background to understand the way cells communicate (nerve cells). Each topic in the left frame triggers a tutorial on the right. Most have graphics or animated gifs to teach the material. Good background to...

A video and a short quiz on the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Students can test their knowledge of the principles of regulation with this seven question multiple-choice quiz.

This quick five question pretest will allow students to assess their knowledge of the human central nervous system.

Students have the opportunity to take this five question pretest to assess their knowledge of the principles of regulation in the human body.

A five-question multiple-choice quiz assessing the topic of the central nervous system of the human body.

This self-checking, five question quiz over the central nervous system can be used as a review of the concept.