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Middle School Science

Lesson Plan: Earthworm Dissection

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan site, you will "Learn the external and internal anatomy of the earthworm, understand the structure and function of external and internal organs, know the digestive, circulatory, reproductive, and nervous system, and...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Brain Is a Computer

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students learn about the similarities between the human brain and its engineering counterpart, the computer. Since students work with computers routinely, this comparison strengthens their understanding of both how the brain works and...
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Our Sense of Touch

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
How does the sense of touch work? Is the sense of touch more sensitive in some parts of the body, such as fingertips, than in others? In this lesson young scholars explore the sense of touch by identifying mystery objects with their eyes...
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NASA

Nasa: The Brain in Space

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This educators guide shows students how the body's brain, spinal cord and network of nerves control the activities of animals and humans.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Highlighting the Neuron

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this lesson on the brain's neural networks, students investigate the structure and function of the neuron. They discover ways in which engineers apply this knowledge to the development of devices that can activate neurons. Includes...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Changing Your Mind: Increasing Brainpower

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Investigate the brain and it's connections - the number of possible routes along which a brain message might travel - by solving and creating geometric progressions. Conduct an experiment to learn about stimulus and response.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: The Wonder Pill: Placebo 2

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Identify the physiology of how a placebo affects the brain through "ritual expectations." Perform an experiment to explore how the manner in which a ritual is presented may affect the outcome of its success.
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 4 Ls1 2: Sensation, Processing, and Response

For Teachers 4th
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 4-LS1-2: sensation, processing, and response.
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: Ms Ls1 8: Information Processing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-LS1-8: information processing.

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