Next Vista for Learning: Neuron Functions

Your class won't get on your nerves while doing this modeling activity! After teaching the structure and function of a neuron using the included diagrams, give individuals some clay and chenille stems so that they can make their own...

It's electric! Young anatomists use Virtual Neurons software to build, control, and analyze complex nerve circuits within the body. Colorful and packed with content, class members enjoy interacting with the nervous system...

Create a neuron frenzy as your pupils play the part of the neurons. An engaging lesson creates a human chain of neurons that pass cotton balls posing as neurotransmitters. Scholars learn about pre- and post-synapses as they complete...

If you need to visually "see" Newton's First Law this video is for you! Video explores the first law using some demonstrations to explain the law. [1:33]

Understand the process of erosion in this video that briefly explains what happens to sediment over time. [0:48]

Find out which egg is raw and which one is cooked just by using Newton's first law of motion! Understand how to apply the law to real life situations with this video. Video gives several examples of how objects in motion stay in motion...

A video giving a definition of a chemical and a physical change. It also shows how digestion is an example of a chemical change and dropping a watermelon off a ladder shows physical change. [1:39]

A video with students explaining the definitions of reflection and refraction. Students present the material with a rap song and examples of reflection and refraction. [1:45]

See a Rube Goldberg machine that shoots a basketball in this video! Inspire your students to make their own Rube Goldberg after viewing this video. [1:27]

A video explaining that a habitat must have all of the four basic components to be considered a habitat. It must have food, water, shelter, and space. [1:25]