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Teach Engineering: Highlighting the Neuron Lesson PlanTeach Engineering: Highlighting the Neuron Lesson Plan
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TeachEngineering
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5th - 7th
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Science
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1230L
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Teach Engineering: Highlighting the Neuron

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In this lesson on the brain's neural networks, students investigate the structure and function of the neuron. They discover ways in which engineers apply this knowledge to the development of devices that can activate neurons. Includes student handouts.

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Concepts

synapse, stem, neurons

Additional Tags

brain, nervous system, neural activity, ms-ls1-1, teachengineering: highlighting the neuron, axon, dendrite, nerve cell

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional|practice

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