Post on 27-May-2020
B R A I N E X P L O R E R SUnit One: The Nervous System
Unit Two: The Cellular Basis of Life
Unit Three: Communication in the Nervous System
“It’s Your Brain.
Think About It!”
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Ties to the National Standards
The 5 E’s (Engage, Explore, Explain, Expand, Evaluate)
Unit One: The Nervous SystemLesson One: Full Body Tracing............................................6Lesson Two: Clay Brains....................................................12Lesson Three: Magic Wand.................................................22Lesson Four: Quiz...............................................................33
Unit Two: The Cellular Basis of LifeLessson One: Introduction to Microscopy..........................44Lesson Two: The Buidling Blocks of Life..........................50Lesson Three: Neuron Structure..........................................60
Unit Three: Communication in the Nervous SystemLesson One: Reaction Time................................................70Lesson Two: Neurotransmission Felt Kit............................76Lesson Three: Neurotransmission Dance............................84Part Three Part II: Alcohol Reaction Time Dance..............86Lesson Four: Brain Development.......................................90