This resource summarizes the primary functions of the CNS and of the subsystems of the PNS and explain how the electrical components of the nervous system and the chemical components of the endocrine system together to influence behavior.
This lesson allows students to apply their knowledge of the brain in understanding how neurochemical imbalances are thought to affect behavior and how different medications are used to treat the symptoms of ADHD. At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to discuss differences in brain anatomy and resulting behavior among youth with ADHD, and the different treatment options available for individuals with ADHD.
This lesson reviews and strengthens the concepts of brain anatomy and memory and link these concepts to Alzheimer's disease. To complete the activities in this lesson, students should have prior knowledge of nervous system terminology and function.
Students will examine the various perspectives in psychology by examinig the behaviors of a celebrity of their choice. Students will also conduct a cognitive analysis of their celebrity.
This video resource describes how neurons talk to each other.
This lesson reviews and strengthens the concepts of neuron physiology and neurotransmission, and connect these concepts to attention-defict/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Students will learn about the nervous system, the neuron, and the brain. Students will also research and debate the use of medication in ADHD treatment from an assigned point of view and list the pros and cons of including medication as part of ADHD treatment plans.
This article from the Wall Street Journal, provides an overview of recent scientific techniques that allow researchers to look at the activity of the whole brain at once.
This is a resource which allows students to review the different parts of the brain. There are quizzes available for students to take to review the information in the simulation.
Students will read about current research in the field of diet and brain health.
Students get a small glimpse into the chemical interactions at the synaptic level that cause the drug user to feel 'high'. This presentation depicts how drugs interact with dopamine neurotransmitters in the brain because it focuses on the brain's reward pathway.
Students are challenged to consider the meaning of the word happiness and explore the themes of positive role models and encouragement.
This resource describes how neurons transmit messages in the brain.
This lesson plan celebrates the recent Nobel Prize for Medicine award winners for their work on how cells move molecular “cargoâ€. Students will be introduced to the specialized brain cell – the neuron – and how neurotransmission occurs between neurons. Included is a PDF (to be used like a powerpoint), a giant puzzle of a neuron, and a “dance party†activity to help reinforce the concept of neurotransmission.
Students learn the ways in which the brains of healthy, creative people share some similarities with those of schizophrenic patients.
In this lesson, students apply what they have learned during the Neuroscience and Zombies unit to a study of writing for academic journal articles.
In this lesson, students are introduced to the concept of medications development and gives students a simulation to apply what they know about neurotransmitters, neurotransmission and zombies.
In this lesson, students are introduced to neurotransmitters, neurotransmission and neuroanatomy through multi-media and active learning games.
In this lesson, students are introduced to neurons and neurotransmission through multi-media and active learning games.