Neuroscience and the Senses
This Neuroscience course is designed for students in upper elementary (ages 9-13). Topics include the brain, the nervous system and the five senses: touch, smell, sight, hearing and taste.
Introduction to Blind Studies for this Unit
Materials List for Neuroscience: Making Sense of the Senses
Advanced Preparation for Lessons with Blind Studies
Lesson 1 - Lesson Plan and Background
Lesson 2 - Lesson Plan and Background
Lesson 3 - Lesson Plan and Background
Lesson 4 - Lesson Plan and Background
Lesson 5 - Lesson Plan and Background
Lesson 6 - Lesson Plan and Background
NGSS Standards for Neuroscience: Making Sense of the Senses
Get Ready to Begin!
Video 1: Engage and Explore NEU1
Think & Share
Get Ready to Continue
Video 2: Explain and Elaborate
Lesson 1 Vocabulary
The Brain & the Nervous System Exit Ticket
Get Ready to Begin!
Video 1: Engage and Explore
Think & Share
Get Ready to Continue
Video 2: Explain and Elaborate
Lesson 2 Vocabulary
Sense of Touch Exit Ticket
Get Ready to Begin!
Video 1: Engage and Explore
Think & Share
Get Ready to Continue
Video 2: Explain and Elaborate
Lesson 3 Vocabulary
Sense of Smell Exit Ticket
Get Ready to Begin!
Video 1: Engage and Explore
Illusions Slideshow
Think & Share
Get Ready to Continue
Video 2: Explain and Elaborate
Lesson 4 Vocabulary
Sense of Sight Exit Ticket
Get Ready to Begin!
Video 1: Engage and Explore
Think & Share
Get Ready to Continue
Video 2: Explain and Elaborate
Lesson 5 Vocabulary
Sense of Hearing Exit Ticket
Get Ready to Begin!
Video 1: Engage and Explore
Think & Share
Get Ready to Continue NEU6
Video 2: Explain and Elaborate
Lesson 6 Vocabulary
Sense of Taste Exit Ticket
Additional Resources
Exit Survey