Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hypothalamus
This site from the encyclopedia, Wikipedia, provides a brief open-source encyclopedic explanation of what the hypothalamus is and what its functions are. Links are provided throughout this paragraph along with a picture showing where the...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science of Baseball: Biological Baseball
Younger students learn that hitting a baseball requires the use of various brain to body reaction activities and how those compare to the instincts and actions of animals.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Aafp: Update on Parkinson's Disease
This article, presented by the American Academy of Family Physicians, discusses recent breakthroughs in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. Included are tables and graphs.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Cockroach Beatbox
Neuroscientist, Greg Gage, takes an unusual approach to showing how legs respond when brains receive and deliver electric impulses by dissecting a cockroach live on stage. [6:16]
University of Washington
University of Washington: Barbiturates
The University of Washington provides this great resource for students of all ages wanting to learn about barbiturates and the effects they have on the body and brain. Read about how these often-misused depressants can cause addiction,...
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Meningitis
Features extensive illustrated information on meningitis. Learn what it is, the symptoms, the causes, warning signs, prevention, and treatment.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
Read the passage Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone and answer the five-question quiz that follows.
WebMD
Web Md: Multiple Sclerosis (Ms)
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on multiple sclerosis, or MS, and the main symptoms of it. Also included in the topic contents are an overview, risks, treatment, prevention, surgery, and home treatment.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ls1 8: Information Processing
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-LS1-8: information processing.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
A comprehensive resource for timely and accurate medical information from experts at Mayo Clinic. Content includes information on almost all diseases and conditions, a guide to healthy living, first-aid and self-care information.
Curated OER
The Hows, Whats and Whos of Neuroscience
A comprehensive University of Washington site that looks at the nervous system. Includes pictures of the brain, facts on major nervous system diseases, and general information on interesting aspects of the nervous system.
Curated OER
Brain
This site provides a great deal of information about the nervous system. In particular, the tools used to teach about the brain are helpful and effective.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Mental Status Exam
Students understand the relationship of mental status exam results to cerebral functions in the cerebral cortex.
Curated OER
Univ. Of Washington: Neuroscience for Kids
"Created for all students and teachers who would like to learn more about the nervous system," this extensive University of Washington site offers information, resources, games, and activities galore. Offers dozens of links to related...
Curated OER
Univ. Of Washington: Neuroscience for Kids
"Created for all students and teachers who would like to learn more about the nervous system," this extensive University of Washington site offers information, resources, games, and activities galore. Offers dozens of links to related...
Other
Net Doctor: Facts About Epilepsy
Basic information regarding epilepsy is provided at this site. Tells what epilepsy is, its causes, treatment, and how doctors make a diagnosis.