Lesson 4.2 - Nerves & Nerve Signals
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to...
- describe an action potential and how it works.
- explain the effects of various drugs on the nervous system.
NELSON Text: Section 11.1 (Pg 516-518, 520) & Section 11.2
INSTRUCTIONS:
***Reminder to log your activities of this lesson in your current unit Time Log Sheet.
- Study key terms from Glossary 4.2 and Glossary Quiz 4.2.
- Download Resource Folder 4.2 for notes and activities.
- Watch Nerves & Reflexes Video Lesson (11:08 min) and complete Nerves Cells and Reflexes Note.
- Watch Synaptic Transmission & Summation Video Lesson (10:22 min) and complete Synaptic Transmission and Summation Note.
- Watch Electrochemical Impulse: Action Potential Video Lesson (10:38 min) and complete Action Potential Note.
- Read Section 11.1 (Pg 516-518, 520) & Section 11.2 in the textbook and supplement your notes.
- Complete the following virtual labs and simulations:
- Virtual Reflex Lab
- Mouse Party Simulation
- Neuron Simulation
- Submit all work to Assignment 4.2 dropbox.
- Check answers and review as necessary
- Complete the following for extra practice:
- Complete Exit Card 4.2.
Glossary Quiz 4.2
Download this folder to access documents needed for this lesson.
Use these videos to complete Virtual Reflex Lab (can be found in Resource Folder 4.2)
Assignment 4.2
Complete and Submit the following:
- Nerve Cells and Reflexes Note
- Synaptic Transmission and Summation Note
- Action Potential Note
- Virtual Reflex Lab
- Mouse Party Simulation
- Neuron Simulation
ANSWERS action potential Note File
Exit Card 4.2 Questionnaire
Students to complete this after you've finished all activities/tasks in today's lesson.