Enrichment: Activity Discussion: The more frequently we are called on to do a certain task, the easier the task becomes. This is because our brain learns by doing. Materials: jigsaw puzzle of no more than 12 pieces (preferably one new to the class) clock with second hand Procedure: Time a volunteer doing the jigsaw puzzle and record the score on the board. How are the person's times different?
List of systems of the human body The major systems of the human body are: Cardiovascular system: the blood circulation with heart, arteries and veinsDigestive system: processing food with mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines.Endocrine system: communicating within the body using hormonesUrinary system: eliminating wastes from the bodyImmune system: defending against disease-causing agents (includes the Lymphatic system)Muscular system: moving the body with musclesNervous system: collecting, transferring and processing information with brain and nervesReproductive system: the sex organsRespiratory system: the lungs and the trachea Circulatory System As of July 1, 2013 ThinkQuest has been discontinued. We would like to thank everyone for being a part of the ThinkQuest global community: Students - For your limitless creativity and innovation, which inspires us all. Teachers - For your passion in guiding students on their quest. Partners - For your unwavering support and evangelism. Parents - For supporting the use of technology not only as an instrument of learning, but as a means of creating knowledge. We encourage everyone to continue to “Think, Create and Collaborate,” unleashing the power of technology to teach, share, and inspire. Best wishes, The Oracle Education Foundation
Nervous System: Interactive Views and Information | Anatomy Guide [Continued from above] . . . conditions inside and outside of the body and send this information to the CNS. Efferent nerves in the PNS carry signals from the control center to the muscles, glands, and organs to regulate their functions. Nervous TissueThe majority of the nervous system is tissue made up of two classes of cells: neurons and neuroglia. Neurons. Neurons, also known as nerve cells, communicate within the body by transmitting electrochemical signals. Neurons look quite different from other cells in the body due to the many long cellular processes that extend from their central cell body. Brain The brain, a soft, wrinkled organ that weighs about 3 pounds, is located inside the cranial cavity, where the bones of the skull surround and protect it. NervesNerves are bundles of axons in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) that act as information highways to carry signals between the brain and spinal cord and the rest of the body. Afferent, Efferent, and Mixed Nerves. Dura mater.
"The Lorax"- An Environmental Issue 1.)Teacher downloads Google Video Player(Google Video Player)This allows you to download Google Video Player 3.)Students watch "The Lorax" and write down all environmental issues they see during the movie. 4.)Students grouped by teacher (take into account learning styles of each) and compile a common list of environmental issues. 5.)Teacher facilitates classroom discussion of issues and includes any that are left off and feel are most important. 6.)During this time, students are introduced to the proper terminology that matches up with the issue they listed. 7.)Students may be grouped and given terms from attachment to define and explain. 8.)Students are assigned an area or problem to develop a solution that is acceptable to both industry and environment in the video. 9.)Students are given a rubric based on the presentation method they choose (See ATTACHMENT: lorax rubric.xls). 10.)Students present solutions to the class.
Human Digestive System Advertisement. EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages.Click here to learn more. (Already a member? Click here.) The human digestive system is a complex series of organs and glands that processes food. Most of the digestive organs (like the stomach and intestines) are tube-like and contain the food as it makes its way through the body. The Digestive Process: The start of the process - the mouth: The digestive process begins in the mouth. On the way to the stomach: the esophagus - After being chewed and swallowed, the food enters the esophagus. In the stomach - The stomach is a large, sack-like organ that churns the food and bathes it in a very strong acid (gastric acid). In the small intestine - After being in the stomach, food enters the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine.
Your Brain & Nervous System Listen How do you remember the way to your friend's house? Why do your eyes blink without you ever thinking about it? Where do dreams come from? Your brain is in charge of these things and a lot more. In fact, your brain is the boss of your body. Your brain has many different parts that work together. cerebrum (say: suh-REE-brum) cerebellum (say: sair-uh-BELL-um) brain stem pituitary (say: puh-TOO-uh-ter-ee) gland hypothalamus (say: hy-po-THAL-uh-mus) The Biggest Part: the Cerebrum The biggest part of the brain is the cerebrum. <a href=" your favorite way to challenge your brain? When you're thinking hard, you're using your cerebrum. The cerebrum has two halves, with one on either side of the head. Listen The Cerebellum's Balancing Act Next up is the cerebellum. Because of your cerebellum, you can stand upright, keep your balance, and move around. Brain Stem Keeps You Breathing — and More Another brain part that's small but mighty is the brain stem.
How a Radical New Teaching Method Could Unleash a Generation of Geniuses | Wired Business He started by telling them that there were kids in other parts of the world who could memorize pi to hundreds of decimal points. They could write symphonies and build robots and airplanes. Most people wouldn't think that the students at José Urbina López could do those kinds of things. Kids just across the border in Brownsville, Texas, had laptops, high-speed Internet, and tutoring, while in Matamoros the students had intermittent electricity, few computers, limited Internet, and sometimes not enough to eat. "But you do have one thing that makes you the equal of any kid in the world," Juárez Correa said. He looked around the room. Paloma was silent, waiting to be told what to do. "So," Juárez Correa said, "what do you want to learn?" In 1999, Sugata Mitra was chief scientist at a company in New Delhi that trains software developers. Over the years, Mitra got more ambitious. Over the next 75 days, the children worked out how to use the computer and began to learn.
Human Skeleton Advertisement. EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages.Click here to learn more. (Already a member? The human skeleton consists of 206 bones. The longest bone in our bodies is the femur (thigh bone). Joints: Bones are connected to other bones at joints. Differences between males and females: Males and females have slightly different skeletons, including a different elbow angle. Worksheets to Print
The Constitution for Kids (4th-7th Grade) This file is intended for students in grades 4 through 7. Other versions of this page are available: Want to change this page's colors? Choose a new skin! If you have any questions about any words or ideas on this page, please ask your parents or teachers for help. If there is anything that could be improved on this page, please let the Webmaster know! The Basics The Constitution is the highest law in the United States. The Constitution can be changed. History The Constitution was written in 1787. From May to September 1787 a group of men known as the Framers met. At that time there were only 13 states. After the Convention, the Constitution had to be approved. Amendments When the Constitution was written, the Framers knew their creation was not perfect. The Framers added an amendment process. Originally, some people did not want to ratify the Constitution. Soon, the new government started meeting. Other changes to the Constitution are discussed below. Slavery Women The Bill of Rights
cells of the nervous system Types of Neurons (Nerve Cells) The human body is made up of trillions of cells. Cells of the nervous system, called nerve cells or neurons, are specialized to carry "messages" through an electrochemical process. The human brain has approximately 86 billion neurons. Neurons come in many different shapes and sizes. Neurons are similar to other cells in the body because: Neurons are surrounded by a cell membrane.Neurons have a nucleus that contains genes.Neurons contain cytoplasm, mitochondria and other organelles.Neurons carry out basic cellular processes such as protein synthesis and energy production. However, neurons differ from other cells in the body because: Neurons have specialize cell parts called dendrites and axons. The Neuron One way to classify neurons is by the number of extensions that extend from the neuron's cell body (soma). Bipolar neurons have two processes extending from the cell body (examples: retinal cells, olfactory epithelium cells). What is inside of a neuron?
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