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Unit 3 Human Biology and Health
Chapter 19 The Nervous System
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Teacher Resources Student Extra Credit
19-1 How the Nervous System Works |
19-3
The Senses |
19-2
Divisions of the Nervous System |
19-4
Alcohol and Other Drugs |
| Day 1 |
| Topic 19-1 How the Nervous System Works |
| Objectives/
I can ... Name the parts that make up the nervous system. Identify the function of the nervous system. |
| State Goals 12.A.1a Identify and describe the component parts of living things and their major functions. 12.A.1b Categorize living organisms using a variety of observable features. |
Classwork-Homework
On the BoardNeuron: nerve cell Dendrite: fiber that carries messages to the nerve cell body Axon: fiber that carries messages away from a nerve cell body Synapse: gap between the axon of one cell and the dendrite of another
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| TEC |
Resources
Nervous System 
Notes
Nervous
System Notes Nervous System
Questions |
| Day 2 |
| Topic 19-2 Divisions of the Nervous System |
| Objectives/
I can ... Describe the functions of the parts of the brain. Identify the cerebrum, cerebellum, and medulla. Observe how the lobes of the brain lobes fit together. Identify major lobes of the cerebral cortex. Observe a portion of the spine, spinal cord, and spinal nerves. Observe how structure and function are related in the brain. |
| State Goals 12.A.1a Identify and describe the component parts of living things and their major functions. 12.A.1b Categorize living organisms using a variety of observable features. |
| Classwork-Homework
On the Board Central Nervous System: brain and spinal cord Peripheral Nervous System: all the nerves located outside of the central nervous system Brain: controls most of the functions of the body Spinal Cord: thick column of nerves that links brain to nerves Cerebrum: input from senses, movement, learning & memory Cerebellum: muscles, balance Brainstem: involuntary actions Somatic Nervous System: control voluntary actions Autonomic Nervous System: control involuntary actions Medulla:
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| TEC |
Resources Brain Log
For three days keep a record of how long they sleep and what they eat.
Color Different
Areas of the Brain |
| Day 3 |
| Topic 19-2 Learning times of repeated tasks |
| Objectives/
I can ... Gather and record data. Average and graph data. Examine their daily behaviors and identify ways in which they can better Maximize the use of their brain. Recognize the importance of protecting their brain through the construction of a device to protect the brain. |
| State Goals 12.A.1a Identify and describe the component parts of living things and their major functions. 12.A.1b Categorize living organisms using a variety of observable features. |
Classwork-Homework It's Mindboggling Watch the
Brain Learn Put a child's puzzle (around 12 pieces) togetherPair off as partners or group of three Complete the puzzle three times Switch roles: Timer, Recorder, Experimenter Total and average the three trials for each person in group. Create a graph to show the results.
Optimizing the Brain 7 pages; keep a Brain Log for 3 days, create
a crash helmet for an egg |
| TEC |
| Resources |
| Day 4 |
| Topic 19-2 Reflexes |
| Objectives/
I can ... Define reflex. Relate reflexes to the stimuli that cause them. |
| State Goals 12.A.1a Identify and describe the component parts of living things and their major functions. 12.A.1b Categorize living organisms using a variety of observable features. |
| Classwork-Homework
On the Board Reflex: a response that happens automatically Concussion bruiselike injury of the brain
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| TEC |
| Resources Bodies
and Skeletons 23 pagesSplit
Second Reaction Time |
| Day 5 |
| Topic 19-3 The Senses. |
| Objectives/
I can ... Name the five sense organs and their jobs. |
| State Goals 12.A.1a Identify and describe the component parts of living things and their major functions. 12.A.1b Categorize living organisms using a variety of observable features. |
| Classwork-Homework
On the Board Sense Organ: special organ that receives and processes stimuli from the environment? 
Fragrances
and Smells
Prentice Hall 642-650 Science Explorer pages 352-354 # 1-20 |
| TEC |
| Resources |
| Day 6 |
| Topic 19-3 The Senses |
| Objectives/
I can ... Name and describe the functions of the parts of the eye. Describe the jobs of the main parts of the ear. |
| State Goals 12.A.1a Identify and describe the component parts of living things and their major functions. 12.A.1b Categorize living organisms using a variety of observable features. |
| Classwork-Homework
On the Board Cornea: clear tissue that covers the front of the eye Pupil: opening through which light enters the eye Iris: circular structure that surrounds the pupil; regulates light entering the eye Lens: flexible structure that focuses light Retina: receptor cells that line the back of the eye Nearsighted: can see nearby objects Farsighted: can see distant objects clearly Eardrum: separates outer ear from inner ear; vibrates when sound strikes it Cochela: snail-shaped tube that is lined with recepteor cells that respond to sound Semicircular Canal: responsible for balance
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| TEC |
| Resources |
| Day 7 |
| Topic 19-4 Alcohol and Other Drugs |
| Objectives/
I can ... Describe the effects of some drugs on the body Describe the effects alcohol has on the body. |
| State Goals 12.A.1a Identify and describe the component parts of living things and their major functions. 12.A.1b Categorize living organisms using a variety of observable features. |
| Classwork-Homework
On the Board Drug: a chemical substance that causes a change in the body Drug Abuse: deliberate misuse of drugs Tolerance: drug user needs larger quantities to produce the same effect on the body Addiction: uncontrollable dependence on a drug Depressant: drug that slows down the central nervous system Stimulant: drug that speeds up the central nervous system Anabolic Steroid: may increase muscle size and strength Alcoholic: addicted to alcohol Hallucinogen: drug that causes a person's senses to experience things in an altered way Inhalant: everyday product that is inhaled and used as a drug Cirrhosis: disease of the liver 
Drug Abuse Pictures
2:13
Faces of Addiction
:44 Prentice Hall 651-657 Science Explorer pages 359-362 # 1-20 |
| TEC |
| Resources |
| Day 8 |
| Topic 19-4 Addiction |
| Objectives/
I can ... Students draw pictures of each drug mechanism. Students analyze lab mice to view the molecular mechanisms by which various drugs disrupt the synapse. |
| State Goals 12.A.1a Identify and describe the component parts of living things and their major functions. 12.A.1b Categorize living organisms using a variety of observable features. |
| Classwork-Homework
On the Board Synapse: Neurotransmitters:
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| TEC |
Resources Addictions |
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Teacher Resources
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| BODY SYSTEMS |
| Human Body Quest Group
activity to create a presentation about one of the body's systems. 10 different
systems. Presentation planner could be an individual assignment. |
| Bodies
and Skeletons 23 pages |
| Inside the Human Body: Science
Fact File Investigate
the systems of the human body |
| Levels of Organization In unicellular (single-celled)
organisms, the single cell performs all life functions. It functions independently.
However, multicellular (many celled) organisms have various levels of organization within
them. Individual cells may perform specific functions (causing a division of labor) and
work together for the good of the entire organism. The cells become dependent on one
another. Explore Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, and Organisms. |
| BRAIN |
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Brain
Anatomy Coloring Diagram Brain
Handout Teachers Handout |
| Brain Log
For three days keep a record of how long they sleep and what they eat. |
| Colors, Colors? Here is
your job: name the colors of the following words. Do NOT read the words...rather, say the
color of the words. For example, for the word BLUE, you should
say "RED". Say the colors as fast as you can. It is not as easy as you might
think! |
 Brain Facts: A Primer
on the Brain and Nervous System 64 pages |
| The Brain and
Nervous System Roll over the words and learn the parts of the brain. |
| The Brain is the Boss |
| DRUGS |
| Health
and Biology Drug Chart |
| MEMORY |
 Grocery
List A and Grocery List B How many can you remember in three minutes? |
| Mental
Status Evaluation |
| NERVOUS SYSTEM |
| Nervous System Crossword Puzzle |
| Neuroscience Coloring Book |
| Neuroscience for Kids |
| REFLEXES |
| Bodies
and Skeletons 23 pages |
| SENSE ORGANS |
 Optical Illusions
Neat site. On Line tours. |
Student Extra Credit
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Brain
Diagram |
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What Happened
to Phineas Gage? |
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