Building a Clay Neuron

Students examine the anatomy of a neuron and its physiology.  In this neuron lesson students build a representative model of a biological structure. 

Students discuss the anatomy of a neuron. They examine the physiology (or the job) of a neuron and study what neural transmitters are. They explore neuronal action potentials or electrical activity and build a representative model.

Students examine neurons. In this nervous system instructional activity, students build models of neurons in order to study their parts and functions.