The Nervous System and The Senses
Essential Questions:
- How does the structure of the organs and the arrangements of the divisions of the nervous system aid in it's function?
- Summarize how a stimulus becomes a nerve impulse that causes a reflex to occur.
- Distinguish the individual roles the senses play in nervous system function.
The Nervous System
Kahn Academy Suggestions: Anatomy of a neuron Action Potentials Neuronal Synapses |
The Senses
Textbook Provided Chapter PPT/Slides Chapter 10 Chapter 11 |
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Monday, March 9 - Wednesday March 11
LTs 5. I can identify the major components of a brain and their function. 6. I can identify the functions of the Lobes of the Cerebrum Agenda:
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Thursday, March 12 - Friday, March 13EQ = How does the structure of the organs and the arrangements of the divisions of the nervous system aid in its function?
LT 1 = I can differentiate between the peripheral, central, and autonomic nervous system. LT 6 = I can differentiate and explain the functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
If the Video in #2 does not work try these links:
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Friday, March 12_______________
Learning Targets
- I can explain the role senses play in normal sensory function
- I can differentiate between the functions of general and special senses
- I can identify the components of the eye and explain how they promote vision.
Agenda:
- Photoreceptors, chemoreceptors, and mechanorreceptors... oh my!
- Assignment = Complete The Senses Cornell Notes Cornell Notes up through the eye by Tuesday, 3/26.
- Eye anatomy - Lecture and Eye Dissection Will occur Wednesday.
Tuesday, March 26_______
Eye Dissection - follow the instructions and fill out the brief investigation document.
Wednesday, March 27 & Thursday, March 28
Visual Acuity Investigation
EQ = It has been said that many people are normal but few are average. What does this mean when it comes to vision? Compare your vision with that of your classmates in regards to this statement for this investigation. Agenda:
Near point accomodation Blind spot 3. Enter your class data into the provided spreadsheet (see below). Use the results from the class data to prepare your report following the format in the link above. Visual Acuity Student Data Spreadsheet. Resource |
Monday, April 8________
Complete your visual acuity investigations and Present and Defend your claims.
Complete your visual acuity investigations and Present and Defend your claims.
- 30 minutes to work on your investigations
- Research in Progress (RIP). Simply show us what youve been doing with data, and what claim your leaning towards based on your analysis.
- Time to complete your investigations.
- Juniors - submit by tomorrow, see you on Friday.
Tuesday, April 9 & Wednesday, April 10__________
EQ = How does the structure of the organs and the arrangements of the divisions of the nervous system aid in its function?
LT = I can identify the components of the ear an explain how they are used to promote hearing and equilibrium Complete Presentations for Visual Acuity In Class:
How does the mechanisms of human hearing compare to that of other living things?
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Thursday, April 11__________
Present Research & Test Review
Present Research & Test Review
- Present your research on other organisms hearing.
- Use today to review for your test on Friday.
- Use the handouts of practice problems - a key is provided for your to check your work.
- Expect to see an eye diagram and an ear diagram.
Monday, April 15
Senses Test