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Study Jams! The Nervous System InteractiveStudy Jams! The Nervous System Interactive
Publisher
Scholastic
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Grade
5th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Types
Interactives
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Media Length
4:05
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Duration
30 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2013
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Study Jams! The Nervous System

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Get your class thinking with animations of neurons in action and explanations of how stimuli is transported and processed. This film makes an ideal introduction or review of the nervous system. The parts of the brain and what they control are identified, and the different roles of the central and peripheral systems. For a fun homework assignment, have individuals watch the video at home and then take the quiz. They can print out their scores to turn in to you the following day.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the central nervous system, human body systems, neurons, the brain

Additional Tags

nervous system, brain, neuron, science

Pros

  • Pertinent quiz questions
  • Definitions to important vocabulary terms
  • Cool characters make the video relatable to preteens
  • Shows female role models working with technology

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.6.7 RI.7.7 RI.8.7 RST.6-8.9

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