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PhET
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
Technology
Projection
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Neurons send electrical signals throughout a body based on chemical communication. Individuals stimulate a neuron to see the effects. They notice the sodium-potassium channels along with ions, concentrations, and a membrane potential chart. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

neurons, potassium, sodium, ions

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Great to show the sodium-potassium channels in membranes and their movement in and out of cells

Classroom Considerations

  • Teachers can register for free and gain access to teacher tips, lesson plans, and a number of other activities
  • Assumes scholars have some understanding of neurons, sodium-potassium ions, and cell membrane potential

Pros

  • You can use the simulation in a number of different languages
  • Simple and easy to manipulate

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3

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