Introduction
The nervous system is a complex collection of nerves and specialized cells known as neurons that transmit signals between different parts of the body. It is essentially the body’s electrical wiring.
Science: 2nd Grade- Life Science
-MSF.2.3
Describe the human body systems with their basic functions and major organs (e.g., brain-nervous, bones-skeletal, muscles-muscular).
(DOK 1)
McCoy Armstrong
Audri Russell
Brooke Franks
Task
-Go to www.healthkids.org
-Click on "For Kids"
-On the top left, click on "How the Body Works"
-Click on the Brain
-Watch the video
-Answer all questions
Process
Part One:
1. What is the nervous system made of?
2.Why is it called the nervous system?
3. How much does a brain weigh?
4. Complete the chart, and explain the job of each.
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Cerebrum |
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Cerebellum
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Thalamus |
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Brain stem |
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Spinal cord |
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Nerves |
Part Two: Fill in the chart.
Part Three:
Click on the article, read all five pages, and then answer the questions below.
1. What percent of the brain's weight is in the Cerebrum?
2. List three activites that require the use of the Cerebrum.
3. Write down what the left and the right side of the Cerebrum does.
Left:
Right:
4. What does the Cerebrum allow you to do?
5. What is the job of the brain stem?
6. Explain the job of the pituitary gland.
7. Why does your body shiver and sweat?
8. Explain what is in charge of our emotions and how.
9. What can help you have a healthy brain?
Conclusion
During this webquest, we have learned what the Nervous System does, what is is made up of, and why it is called the Nervous System. We have learned what the jobs of each words are: Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Thalamus, Brain Stem, Spinal Cord, and Nerves. We learned and labeled the four main parts of the brain. We learned what the left and right sides of the brain do, and how they are different.