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Bead Neuron
Students will make bead neurons and use them as models to understand the specialized cellular structure and function of neurons and how neurons communicate with each other.
Grade Level: 5-12
Lesson Length: 1 class period
NEW! Videos showing how to create bead neurons, both the classic style and a sensory neuron or Dorsal Root Ganglion. A sample bead neuron throw-down discussion is the last video. The videos are:
- The Classic Bead Neuron approx. 11 minutes
- The Dorsal Root Ganglion, Part 1 approx. 15 minutes
- The Dorsal Root Ganglion, Part 2 approx. 11 minutes
- Beady Neuron Throw-Down Discussion approx. 10 minutes
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Teacher Guide | 58.85 KB |
| Student Guide | 563.85 KB |
| Beady Neuron Model Questions | 131.22 KB |
| ThrowDown Discussion Questions | 654.62 KB |
| Documents in MS Word format | 3.68 MB |
| Step-by-Step Instructions | 1.14 MB |