Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Neuron Anatomy Comparison

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a scale model of a motor neuron that is two hundred times larger than the actual neuron. They identify the structures of a neuron and observe neurons under the microscope then use a worksheet to convert actual sizes into...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Inside Information

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore two pathways for information through the nervous system. The pathways for involuntary action or reflex and voluntary responses are built and related to the element of choice.
Website
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Brain Evolution and Development

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about brain evolution and development.
Activity
University of Washington

University of Washington: Types of Neurons

For Students 9th - 10th
A good straightforward presentation of the different forms of neurons based on function. Includes easy to read graphics on the subject.
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: The Human Body: The Nervous System

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short quiz on the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Graphic
Columbia University

Columbia University: Neurons

For Students 9th - 10th
Images of the different types of Neurons based on structure. Images are labeled but not given their names. Would work well for review of different types.
Website
University of Washington

University of Washington: Gallery of Neurons

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of images of different neuron types.
Handout
Bio Topics

Bio Topics: Nervous Co Ordination

For Students 4th - 8th
A quick review to help students understand the function of different types of neurons in the human body.