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How Does Your Brain Respond to Pain?
Zap! Ouch! That hurts! But why? And how come people don't experience or respond to pain in the same way? Take a journey on the sensing pathway, from your nociceptors, along your nerves, up your spinal cord, to neurons and glial, through...
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The Nervous System
Human biology beginners label colorful diagrams of the neuron, the reflex pathway, and the brain. They list steps in the action potential process, and describe several different neurotransmitters. This learning exercise guides learners...
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Recording Electricity in the Brain
In this electricity in the brain instructional activity, students read about neurons, electrical impulses, brain activity and EEGs that measure electrical activity in the brain. They answer four critical thinking questions about brain...
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AP: Chapter 48: Nervous System
Human anatomy enthusiasts trace neurological pahtways in word and on a diagram, describe action potential of a nerve impulse, and identify the organs in the nervous system. Provide this to your biology class as a review before...
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Brain Cells
In this brain cells worksheet, students learn about neurons. Kids read about the different types of neurons and their life span. Students also study the neuron diagram and glial cells.
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Inside Information
Students 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.
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It's All in Your Mind
Students study the characteristics that an elderly person may develop in their life. For this brain changes lesson students evaluate activity status to determine if changes need to be made to promote a healthy brain later in life.
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The Drug Connection: Design-O-Synapse
Learners study cholinergic neuromuscular pathway of acetylcholine release and develop a model for drug interaction at one specific neurological site. Working in teams, students can also research different drugs or poisons and produce a...
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Brain Anatomy
Students explore the brain. In this brain anatomy lesson, students explore the brain, identify the parts and neurons. They identify nerve pathways involved in daily activities.
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Co-ordination and Response - Lesson Plan
Eleventh graders explain why colour blindness is more common in men than women.