The Tech Interactive
Tech Museum of Innovation: How We See
Part of a larger sight on the eyeball and its function, this section describes the process of sight and ranges in topics from the chemical reaction of light hitting the retina to blind spots and animals seeing color.
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Dr. Wilder Penfield
Part of a series, this resource profiles Dr. Wilder Penfield, a doctor who mapped the brain, and discovered the location of memory, forgotten emotions, and dreams. Includes a brief video and learning resources.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Hearing: How Do Our Ears Work?
Students learn about the anatomy of the ear and how the ears work as a sound sensor. Ear anatomy parts and structures are explained in detail, as well as how sound is transmitted mechanically and then electrically through them to the...
Children's Museum
Dinosphere: Dino Profiles: Meet the Gorgosaur
What do fossils tell us about the Gorgosaurus and how it compares to T. rex? Learn about the size and diet of this "fearsome lizard", and read about the various injuries of Dinosphere's Gorgosaur fossil. Also, "Gorgosaur 360" lets you...
The Tech Interactive
Tech Museum of Innovation: Inside Your Eyeball
After discussing the basics of the eye, this site explores the various functions of the eye and parts from the optic nerves to the retina. Cones, rods, and the brain are also discussed.
Curated OER
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
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
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
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
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
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
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
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
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
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
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
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
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
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
University of Washington: Parts of the Nervous System
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.
PBS
Pbs: Brain Geography
Become a brain geographer and learn the parts of your brain. This web site creates an interactive way to explore the center of our thoughts. Just click on each part to learn more.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Connect: Mistakes Are Opportunities
At the end of this activity, students will understand that mistakes are a key part of the learning process. There are 3 parts to this LearnStorm growth mindset activity.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Seeing Is Believing
In this lesson, students investigate the properties of light using simple materials. Includes handout and video resources.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Tu Cerebro Y Sistema Nervioso
Learn how important is your brain and about the different parts of the brain. In Spanish.
New York University
Langone Medical Center: Kleptomania
A one-page definition of kleptomania that also includes a drawing of the affected part of the brain - the frontal lobe. Information on causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment is provided.
TES Global
Tes: Mindfulness Activity
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this Mindfulness Activity, students will engage in mini-creative writing tasks. The sheet will simulate each part of the brain as they make lists, draw pictures, and respond to high-interest questions.
Fun Brain
Fun Brain: Grammar Gorillas
Practice parts of speech by clicking on the word in each of ten sentences that matches the part of speech listed above the sentence. The number of right and wrong answers are kept along the way.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Central Nervous System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The central nervous system (CNS) is the largest part of the nervous system. It includes the brain and the spinal cord. The bony skull protects the brain. The spinal...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Mistakes Can Be Good if We Learn From Them!
Mistakes are a natural part of the learning process, and how we react to them can be either harmful or helpful. Listen as kids discuss their experiences with mistakes.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Thomas Willis
Thomas Willis was a founding member of the Royal Society, who played an important part in the history of anatomy, neurology, and psychiatry.
Other
Medium: Why Every Kindergarten and First Grade School Day Should Begin With...
This article was written to validate and be a voice for like-minded educators and families who want their children to have more time during the school day for inquiry and imaginative play. This article includes a list of articles, blogs,...