Handout
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Neurons and Neurotransmitters

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of how the neurotransmitters are involved in cell communication. Very good site.
Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Communication Between Neurons

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explain the differences between the types of graded potentials, and categorize the major neurotransmitters by chemical type and effect.
Handout
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Neurotransmitter Role Play Description

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of cellular communication involving neurotransmitters.
Activity
University of Washington

Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides

For Students 9th - 10th
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: The Function of Nervous Tissue

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn here about how nervous tissue is capable of communicating within the nervous system.
Graphic
Curated OER

York University: Neural Signal Transmission

For Students 9th - 10th
Site with a graphic that shows the transmission of a nerve signal during the action potential phase of communication.
Handout
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Other Neurotransmitters Compared to Dopamine

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides the main function of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, and glutamate.
Activity
Nature Research

Nature Education: Scitable: Essentials of Cell Biology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explains how cells send and receive signals. Includes a quiz that can be completed after free registration.