TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Building the Neuron
In this activity, students design and build neuron models based on observations made while viewing neurons through a microscope.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Neuron
Wikipedia offers an overall description of neurons. This site describes their physical appearance, the different parts of neurons, and what their functions are.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Biointeractive: Molecular Mechanism of Synaptic Function
See how electrical and chemical signals are used by neurons to communicate with one another at synapse contact points. [1:09]
Hanover College
Hanover College: The Physical Factors Behind the Action
A frames page that gives the background to understand the way cells communicate (nerve cells). Each topic in the left frame triggers a tutorial on the right. Most have graphics or animated gifs to teach the material. Good background to...
Other
University of Nebraska at Omaha: Brains Rule! Games: Ecstasy Invaders
Go on a mission inside a nerve cell to find out about how neurons produce and release neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons. Learn what happens to these brain chemicals when the drug ecstasy interrupts the process.
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Other
Society for Neuroscience: Brain Facts [Pdf]
This is a publication on the human brain and how it works. Gives details on the neuron, how the senses interact with the brain and much more. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
National Institutes of Health
Nih Curriculum Supplement for Middle School: The Brain: Our Sense of Self
Through scientific inquiry this module introduces many concepts about the brain, its functions, and its importance in the sense of self. Included are a teacher's guide, interactive student web activities, and resources.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Neuron
Wikipedia offers an overall description of neurons. This site describes their physical appearance, the different parts of neurons, and what their functions are.
Curated OER
University of Washington: Neurons
Very strong introduction to neurons, and then a fair amount of information on their structure and function.
Curated OER
University of Washington: Neurons
Very strong introduction to neurons, and then a fair amount of information on their structure and function.
Curated OER
University of Washington: Neurons
Very strong introduction to neurons, and then a fair amount of information on their structure and function.
York University
York University: Neuron Graphic
York University provides a graphic which depicts the general structure of the neruron.
Curated OER
York University: Neuron Graphic
York University provides a graphic which depicts the general structure of the neruron.
Curated OER
Hanover College: Neural Structure Quiz
Excellent site to review what you know. You're given a labeled diagram of a neuron and you must identify the parts. Good Luck!
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Nervous Co Ordination
A quick review to help students understand the function of different types of neurons in the human body.
NBC
Live Science: Your Brain Remembers What You Forget
The brain functions in ways that many researchers often fail to understand. This particular article reveals recent discoveries regarding research conducted on memory. An interactive feature is also posted on this site. Information is...
Curated OER
York University: Neural Signal Transmission
Site with a graphic that shows the transmission of a nerve signal during the action potential phase of communication.
Curated OER
Neuroscience for Kids: Brain Games
Engaging site for K-12 students to learn more about how the brain functions-- and have some fun at the same time.
Curated OER
Neuroscience for Kids: Brain Games
Engaging site for K-12 students to learn more about how the brain functions-- and have some fun at the same time.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Neurodegeneration and Genome Mutations
Read the passage and study the graphics to complete the five-question quiz that follows.
That Quiz
That Quiz: Practice Test: Biology Cells
Take this practice quiz to test your knowledge of cells. See how fast you can name the parts of the six different cells. By changing the level, it is appropriate for students of all grades.