Nervous+System+Project

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__Nervous System Project__: ( Six days) This project will focus on displaying detailed information on the nervous system.

Grading will be based on written content, diagrams, and time on-task. Written content must provide useful explanations and functions of the various structures.

Copying/Plagiarizing the writing of other people is not allowed. Taking notes and making a “second column” is a sure way to avoid plagiarism.

Creativity is encourage. Use of the website voicethread is encouraged. Making a wiki page is encouraged.

Grading Guide: __On-task__ F – Often off-task and repeatedly has to be directed to work, D – works at least 40 minutes and requires direction six times or less, C – is organized and working in less than five minutes and required direction four times or less, B – Starts working immediately and requires direction twice or less, A – Starts working immediate and is never has to be directed to work __Quality__ D – sloppy, but some what organized C – neat and organized, B – Attractive layout/ Very good, A – Everyone thinks “Wow” or “this is the best” __Diagrams__ D – 7 diagramed items, C – 10 diagramed items, B – 13 diagramed items, A – 16 diagramed items __Writing__ – must e accurate and spelled correctly. D – 300 words, C – 450 word, B – 600 words, A – 800 words

__Day One__: Over view: Gathering of information Transmitting information Processing information Responding to information Stimulus Homeostasis

Nerve cells: Neurons Cell body Dendrites Axions

__Day two__: Glial cells Schwann cells <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Myelin <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Astrocytes

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Synapes <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Neurotransmitter <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Acetylcholine

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Sensory neurons <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Interneurons <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Motor neurons

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">__Day three__: <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Central Nervous System - parts and function <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Peripheral Nervous System – parts and function

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Brain <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Cerebrum <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Cerebellum <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Brain stem <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Spinal cord

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Somatic nervous system <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Autonomic nervous system

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Sympathetic nervous system <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Parasympathetic nervous system

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Reflexes/Reflex arc

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">__Day four__: <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Vision <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Eye parts <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Rods <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Cones <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Corrective lenses

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Hearing and balance <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Ear parts <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Balance

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">__Day five__: <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Taste <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Smell <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Heat <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Pressure <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Pain

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">__Day six__: <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Nervous system health Disorders and diseases <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">Substance abuse