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Students learn about the NERVOUS SYSTEM and the BRAIN as they move through 12 stations. Engaging student-led independent work!
This activity is designed to DIRECTLY TEACH the nervous system but is great as a review, as well! Each station includes a 1-page station with easy-to-digest information about structures and functions of the nervous system, bright and clear illustrations, and interesting facts.
EASY PREP or GO PAPERLESS!
- To use the PRINT version: Simply make 1-2 copies of the station cards and place them around the room. Make a copy of the student worksheet for each student. Students travel from station to station gathering information and answering questions on the worksheet.
- To use the DIGITAL version: Follow the included link to make a copy of the Google Slides version and assign it in Google Classroom.
In this activity, students will:
- READ information about the brain and nervous system at 12 different stations.
- ANSWER questions on a corresponding worksheet as they visit each station. Some questions are a straightforward review of what’s been learned in the text, and some require a bit of critical thinking. The answers to all questions are found in the station cards – NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED!
Overview of Topics Covered:
- Terms used include: nervous system, nerves, neuron, nerve impulse, brain spinal cord, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system
- Functions of the nervous system
- Overview of the difference between the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system
- Basic structure and function of different parts of the brain
- The parts of a neuron and the basics of nerve transmission (does NOT include detailed information on neurotransmitters or membrane potentials)
- How the nervous system interacts with other body systems
- Nervous systems disorders
Teacher Notes:
- NGSS Standard MS-LS1-3
- Includes answer key.
- Please note: These nervous system stations are NOT editable.
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Related Standards:
- NGSS MS-LS1-3: Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.
