Nervous System Activity

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In this activity, students will:

• “Test” and investigate 14 different parts of their brains (including several cranial nerves) by following some simple step-by-step instructions.
• Answer questions on a corresponding worksheet.

Page 1 + 2 are instructions (Save time – make one class set and reuse over and over!)

Page 3 + 4 are the student response pages.

The supply list is extremely easy – I promise! You’ll need some simple and very easy-to-find materials such as pipe cleaners and straws. You’ll also need to assemble some small containers with things to shake (pennies, pebbles – whatever you have on hand), and small containers of things to smell (vinegar, coffee – again, whatever you have on hand).

Teacher Notes:

• NGSS MS-LS1-3 and MS-LS1-8
• NGSS Science & Engineering Practice: Planning and carrying out investigations
• Please note: This nervous system activity is NOT editable.
• Includes both a PDF and a Google Slides version.
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