Section outline

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    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Explain the structure and function of the Nervous system
    • List the different parts in the nervous system.
    • Label the different parts of a neuron.

    Activities:

    1. Teacher Explanation
    2. Watch a Video on Central nervous system and Neurons - Brain Pop
    3. Create a little story board to show how messages are passed along the central nervous sytem for one of the following scenarios
    • Child on a busy road
    • Touch Stinging Nettle
    • Touch a hot plate
    • Taste yummy food.
           4. Stretch activity-  Endorphins are chemicals that make you happy. Can you find out how they reach the brain and how their production in the body be increased?

    5. Create a slideshow on Motor Neuron disease. The following are the questions that will help you with your task
    a) What is Motor Neuron disease  b) Symptoms for Motor Neuron disease c) Is there a cure for Motor Neuron disease? d) Treatment and care for Motor Neuron disease

    6. Scientific literacy task- Please use the following link to complete the reading on the impacts of screen time on brain and answer the questions at the end of the article in your notebooks- https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/analyze-does-moderate-screen-time-boost-teen-happiness

    Homework:
    Complete any pending Education Perfect task


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING to develop an understanding of the healthy functioning of our major organs.
    • We are FOCUSING to develop an understanding of the impact of the online world and sedentary lifestyle on the human body.