Extensive site for teachers provides some helpful resources that pertain to plant and animal cells. Includes a microscope diagram as well as plant, animal and pond labs. Also contains links to structures and mechanisms, matter and...

Site with a graphic that shows the transmission of a nerve signal during the action potential phase of communication.

A quick review to help students understand the function of different types of neurons in the human body.

Free interactive practice tests aid in learning the Prokaryote Endomembrane system, Cell membrane, Plant cell, Animal cell and Neuron cell. Tests are timed and keep track of right and wrong answers.

Site provides the main function of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, and glutamate.

This article, published by Scientific American (September 27, 2002), explores new evidence which suggests the party drug ecstasy may cause more widespread brain damage than previously thought.

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.

Translations of Neuroscience for Kids, an excellent site on the brain and brain science by neuroscientists at the University of Washington. Includes Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Portuguese, Italian, Slovene, and Korean. Translations...

Use this site to learn how to make a neuron. This site shows students a step by step process for creating a model of a neuron. Teachers and students alike will appreciate this multi-sensory approach to learning.

Use this site to learn how to make a neuron. This site shows students a step by step process for creating a model of a neuron. Teachers and students alike will appreciate this multi-sensory approach to learning.

Use this site to learn how to make a neuron. This site shows students a step by step process for creating a model of a neuron. Teachers and students alike will appreciate this multi-sensory approach to learning.

Class notes on The Nervous System - Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves.

Answers to your questions about the nervous system, nerves, and neurons.

A multiple-choice quiz on the nervous system.

Excellent site to review what you know. You're given a labeled diagram of a neuron and you must identify the parts. Good Luck!

Explains the difference between normal and abnormal states of consciousness, and the stages of abnormal states. Describes two scales for measuring the level of consciousness of a patient in a coma, medical techniques used for an...

Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.

Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.

Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.

Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.

Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.

Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.

Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.

Engaging site for K-12 students to learn more about how the brain functions-- and have some fun at the same time.