AP Psychology | Unit 3A: Candy Neuron Activity In groups of 4 or 5, you will create TWO neurons solely out of candy, chocolate, and structural components (toothpicks, poster/cardboard, skewers, etc). You will be graded on accuracy, neatness, and participation. The following parts of the neuron should be labeled: Cell body Nucleus Dendrites Axon Hillock Axon Myelin Sheath Schwann Cell Nodes of Ranvier Axon Terminals Synaptic cleft/gap Terminal Buttons/ Synaptic Bulbs Neurotransmitters Direction of Action Potential You do not need to buy a different piece of candy for each part of the neuron. For instance, the cell body, axon, and axon terminals can be of the same material. You should choose materials that resemble the cells anatomy. For example, I would wrap Laffy Taffy around the axon terminal because it resembles the “fatty tissue” of myelin sheath. Please do not spend an excessive amount of money on this project. Neurons that are more “extravagant” than others will not receive a better grade. I am looking for an understanding of the parts of the neuron and the function of each part. AP Psychology | Unit 3A: Candy Neuron Activity In groups of 5 or 6, you will create TWO neurons solely out of candy, chocolate, and structural components (toothpicks, poster/cardboard, skewers, etc). You will be graded on accuracy, neatness, and participation. The following parts of the neuron should be labeled: Cell body Nucleus Dendrites Axon Hillock Axon Myelin Sheath Schwann Cell Nodes of Ranvier Axon Terminals Synaptic cleft/gap Terminal Buttons/ Synaptic Bulbs Neurotransmitters Direction of Action Potential You do not need to buy a different piece of candy for each part of the neuron. For instance, the cell body, axon, and axon terminals can be of the same material. You should choose materials that resemble the cells anatomy. For example, I would wrap Laffy Taffy around the axon terminal because it resembles the “fatty tissue” of myelin sheath. Please do not spend an excessive amount of money on this project. Neurons that are more “extravagant” than others will not receive a better grade. I am looking for an understanding of the parts of the neuron and the function of each part. AP Psychology | Unit 3A: Candy Neuron Activity In groups of 5 or 6, you will create TWO neurons solely out of candy, chocolate, and structural components (toothpicks, poster/cardboard, skewers, etc). You will be graded on accuracy, neatness, and participation. The following parts of the neuron should be labeled: Cell body Nucleus Dendrites Axon Hillock Axon Myelin Sheath Schwann Cell Nodes of Ranvier Axon Terminals Synaptic cleft/gap Terminal Buttons/ Synaptic Bulbs Neurotransmitters Direction of Action Potential You do not need to buy a different piece of candy for each part of the neuron. For instance, the cell body, axon, and axon terminals can be of the same material. You should choose materials that resemble the cells anatomy. For example, I would wrap Laffy Taffy around the axon terminal because it resembles the “fatty tissue” of myelin sheath. Please do not spend an excessive amount of money on this project. Neurons that are more “extravagant” than others will not receive a better grade. I am looking for an understanding of the parts of the neuron and the function of each part.
