Name ______________________
Anatomy & Physiology
Unit Plan: The Nervous System
Unit Due: ________________
Objectives: (What are we learning in this unit?)
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List general functions of the nervous system
Explain structural and functional organization of the nervous system
Differentiate between central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
State the function of neurons and neuroglia
Label a diagram of a neuron
Describe the composition of gray matter and white matter
List the types of general sensory receptors and describe their functions
Describe the events of a nerve impulse and its conduction between neurons
Define reflex arc and list its elements
Identify and indicate the functions of the major regions of the cerebral hemispheres,
diencephalon, brain stem, and cerebellum on a diagram
Describe the causes and symptoms of at least one disease of the nervous system
Describe spinal cord structure and function
Describe the general structure of a nerve
Contrast the effect of parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions on the following organs: heart,
lungs, digestive system, blood vessels
Quiz Dates:
Quiz 1 - Overview and NS Physiology (7.1 - 7.2): ________________ (+2 Quiz bonus _____)
Quiz 2 - Anatomy of Central and Peripheral NS (7.3-7.4): ______________ (+2 Quiz bonus _____)
C Layer Activities – Basic Understanding (79 pts Max)
Choose any of the assignments listed in this section. No more than 79 points can be applied to
your unit grade from this section.
Notes
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Notes pages using textbook. Read chapters 7 - 8.1 in your textbook and fill in the blanks
on your notes sheet. (4 pts each) Oral Defense.
o 7.1 Overview of the Nervous System
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o 7.2 Nervous System Physiology
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o 7.3 Anatomy of the Central Nervous System
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o 7.4 Anatomy of the Peripheral Nervous System
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o 8.1 Vision
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Video Lectures: View video lectures on the wiki. Print out accompanying Power Point
slides and take notes. (3 pts each for thorough notes) Oral Defense.
o Lecture 7.1: Overview and Physiology
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o Lecture 7.2: Neuronal Physiology
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o Lecture 7.3: Central Nervous System
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o Lecture 7.4: Peripheral Nervous System
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o Lecture 8.1: Vision
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Nervous System
Laboratory Activities
You may work alone or with a small group (up to 4) on any of these. If working with a group,
submit only one paper per group.
· Sheep Brain Dissection (6 pts)
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· Human Reflex Physiology (6 pts)
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· Investigating Nerve Receptors on your Skin (4 pts)
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· Sheep Eye Dissection (6 pts)
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Worksheets - Oral defense.
· Nerve Cell Coloring (4 pts)
· Nervous System Crossword Puzzle (4 pts)
· Phineas Gage Reading Questions (4 pts)
· Cone Cells of the Eye (4 pts)
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Miscellaneous Activities
You may work alone or with a small group (up to 4) on any of these. If working with a group,
submit only one paper per group.
· Videos (3 pts each) Oral defense for each group member.- watch the video online,
answer questions found on wiki
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o Brain Trauma: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/education/body/braintrauma.html
o Einstein’s Brain: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/einstein-brain.html
o A Matter of Size: Open directly from the class wiki.
· Drugs and the Reward Pathway Webquest (8 pts)
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· Understanding Sleep Article (6 pts) - Read and answer questions on wiki
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· Cerebellum Maze (2 pts)
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· Nervous System Concept Map (4 points) – Create a concept map using
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assigned terms. Find instructions in the worksheet drawer.
B Layer Activities – Application of Knowledge (10 points Max)
This activity must be done individually. You can help one another, but each person must
submit his/her own score for the EyeWire game.
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EyeWire: Mapping Mouse Neurons
o Help neuroscientists map the neurons in a mouse retina! Create an account at
eyewire.org, complete the tutorial, and start the game. You will earn more
points in this section for earning a higher score on the game.
A Layer Activities – Critical Thinking and Analysis of Real World
Issues (Choose one – 11 points Max)
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Disease Investigation and Poster.
o Choose a disease OR a surgery related to the nervous system. Research
causes, symptoms, demographics, prognosis, etc. Be sure to focus on
anatomical effects to the nervous system and how damage to the nervous
system causes symptoms.
Stroke
Subdural
Electroconvulsive
Epilepsy
hemorrhage
therapy
Multiple Sclerosis
Bell’s palsy
Corpus Callosotomy
Alzheimer’s
Transient ischemic
Lobectomy
Encephalitis
attack
Neuroendoscopy
Meningitis
Amyotrophic lateral
Hemispherectomy
Parkinson’s
sclerosis (ALS)
Huntington’s chorea
H Layer Activities - Research Questions
Research one of the questions below relating to the nervous system. You will submit a 2 - 3 page
paper, typed and double spaced. Include MLA citations.
• Drugs, addiction, and the brain: Choose a drug or class of drugs. How does the drug work on a
molecular level? What long-term physiological changes occur in the brain as a result of drug
use? Describe the mechanisms that lead to increased tolerance and physical addiction.
• Sports, concussions, and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: What is a concussion? What are
the effects of repeated concussions on the brain? What is CTE? How do sports, such as
football, try to protect players (equipment, rules, etc.)? Is the NFL doing enough?
***If you are not happy with your score on an assignment, you may take more time to study or
improve a project. I will meet with you again once you feel that you know the material. All work,
including re-takes, is still due when the unit plan is due***
C Layer points earned (max 79) _____
B Layer points earned (max 10) _____
A Layer points earned (max 11) _____
H Layer points earned (max 20) _____
Total for unit __________
A Grade Scale: 60-69 = D
70-79 = C
80-89 = B
90-100 = A
H Grade Scale: 72-83 = D
84-95 = C
96-107 = B
108-120 = A
Nervous System
How Will I Be Graded?
B-Layer
Earn as many points as you can
mapping mouse neurons at
EyeWire.org. When you have
finished playing, take a screen
shot to show your username
and score. (Note: You MUST
use your real name as your
user name. I need to know who
to give points to.) Your screen
shot will look like this:
(Make yours larger, so I
can easily read your
score.)
Use this table to figure out what your Blayer grade will be, based on your score.
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101 - 300
2
Thorough Information
301 - 400
4
Pictures Included
401 - 600
6
601 - 1000
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1001 - 1200
10
1201 +
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Sources listed on back
Neat
Poster Session
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B-Layer Grade
0 - 100
A-Layer Poster
Mini tri-fold poster (6 points)
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Game Score (Points)
Your peers will grade your poster
and your ability to explain the
information on it. Peer grades will earn you up to 3 points.
You will grade your peers’ posters and explanations. You can earn the final 2 points by giving
thoughtful feedback.