WebQuest: Structure of the Nervous System

Exercise your students' web search skills while they learn about the structure and function of the nervous system.

The quest consists of going to three different websites - the last two of which show flash animations of the synapse. The student guide attached below includes full instructions and worksheets.

This lesson and the accompanying student guide were written by Kevin Molohon, teacher at Champlin Park High School in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and a recent BrainU participant.

Grade Level: 9-12

Lesson Length: 1-2 class periods