Daily Activity Log!

Activities:

Learn about the neuron (click here)
Nervous System Alphabet (click here)
The comics  (click here)
Neuron Diagram (Click here for Coloring book)  (click here for diagram)
Connect the Nerve Cell (Click here)
Beaded Neuron and other Neuron Projects (Click here)
Build a neuron (Click here)
Neuron online practice exam!  (click here)
Neuron Mastery Assessment  (click here) 
Brain Diagram  (click here)
Brain Origami! (Click here)
Brain Mastery Assessment
Helmet:  Protecting the Brain!

Online Resources

Research Links  (click here)
Neuroscience for Kids  (Click here)

Assessment

Part 1 (Click here)
Unit Quiz (Click)

Objectives

Topic A: The Neuron
Key concepts of this lesson: a nerve cell is called a neuron

1. a neuron consists of a cell body, an axon, dendrites and a myelin sheath
2. message transmission between neurons occurs through special chemicals called neurotransmitters
3. learning occurs as more and stronger connections are made between neurons

Topic B: The Nervous System Introduction: This day's lesson is a brief introduction to the parts of the nervous system. As with the lesson on the brain, it is not intended to be comprehensive but simply a discussion of the gross anatomy of the nervous system. Students will learn the locations and functions of the Central Nervous System (brain and spinal cord) and the Peripheral Nervous System.
Topic C: Anatomy of the Brain
Objectives: In this lesson sequence, students will learn a few basic facts about the anatomy of the human brain.
Topic D: Protecting the Brain
Objectives: students will think about the fragility of the brain inside its skull and the importance of protecting it with helmets when hard impacts are possible.

Teaching Videos!

The Nervous System

The Neuron

The Nervous System Review

The Neuron!