Open Directory - Kids and Teens: School Time: Science: Living Things: Animals: Mammals: Humans: Nervous System
See also:
  • Brain Explorer [ ] - An animated look at the brain, nerve transmission, and brain disorders.
  • Brainstorm [ ] - ThinkQuest site looking at the anatomy and function of the nervous system. Includes sections on the neuron, nerve messaging, human senses, and disorders of the nervous system.
  • Changing Your Mind [ ] - From the PBS show, Scientific American Frontiers, users can learn of new evidence of the brains' ability to grow and change. Includes a look at dreams, the sense of touch, and a scientist profile.
  • Domino Model of a Nerve [ ] - Questions relating a chain of dominoes to nerve impulse, rate of impulse, and nervous system function.
  • Homunculus [ ] - An animation showing the homunculus, or "little man," representation of the somatosensory cortex.
  • Nerve Impulse Animation [ ] - Interactive Flash animation showing the different stages in the propagation of a nerve impulse.
  • Neuron Anatomy Printout [ ] - From EnchantedLearning.com, a black-and-white neuron printout.
  • Neuroscience for Kids [ ] - Intended for elementary and secondary school students and teachers who are interested in learning more about the nervous system and brain. Hands on activities, experiments, information for all grade levels.
  • Probe the Brain [ ] - An interactive simulation of how the motor cortex was mapped by scientists.
  • Secrets of the Mind [ ] - From NOVA, an overview of the studies of neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran to discover how the brain works. Includes games, personal stories, and interactive experiments.
  • Superman [ ] - An overview of spinal cord technology, like the kind helping Christopher Reeves.
  • The Biological Neuron [ ] - Illustrated introduction to neural networks, including nerve signal transmission, neuron anatomy, and networks. Some of the last pages are advanced, but the first few offer basic neuron information.
  • The Memory Exhibition [ ] - An Exploratorium exhibition exploring the biological, psychological, and cultural aspects of memory. Includes an interactive sheep brain dissection and news articles.
  • The Nervous System [ ] - An overview of nerve systems, impulse transmission, neurotransmitters, the brain, and the rest of the nervous system.
  • The Secret Life of the Brain [ ] - PBS show, offering a history of the brain, anatomy, illusions, brain scanning, and development from child through adult.
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