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See also:
- The Biological Neuron [ Teens-Mature Teens ] + Illustrated introduction to neural networks, including nerve signal transmission, neuron anatomy, and networks. Some of the last pages are advanced, but the first few offer basic neuron information.
- Brain Explorer [ Teens-Mature Teens ] + An animated look at the brain, nerve transmission, and brain disorders.
- Brain: The World Inside Your Head [ Teens ] + Virtual tour of traveling museum exhibit, free health information, brain games, and teachers' activity guide and lesson plans. Includes brain development, diseases including Alzheimer's, depression, and migraines.
- Brainstorm [ Teens-Mature Teens ] + ThinkQuest site looking at the anatomy and function of the nervous system. Includes sections on the neuron, nerve messaging, human senses, and disorders of the nervous system.
- Changing Your Mind [ Teens-Mature Teens ] + From the PBS show, Scientific American Frontiers, users can learn of new evidence of the brains' ability to grow and change. Includes a look at dreams, the sense of touch, and a scientist profile.
- Domino Model of a Nerve [ Kids-Teens ] + Questions relating a chain of dominoes to nerve impulse, rate of impulse, and nervous system function.
- Homunculus [ Teens-Mature Teens ] + An animation showing the homunculus, or "little man," representation of the somatosensory cortex.
- The Memory Exhibition [ Teens-Mature Teens ] + An Exploratorium exhibition exploring the biological, psychological, and cultural aspects of memory. Includes an interactive sheep brain dissection and news articles.
- Nerve Impulse Animation [ Teens-Mature Teens ] + Interactive Flash animation showing the different stages in the propagation of a nerve impulse.
- The Nervous System [ Teens-Mature Teens ] + An overview of nerve systems, impulse transmission, neurotransmitters, the brain, and the rest of the nervous system.
- Neuron Anatomy Printout [ Kids-Teens-Mature Teens ] + From EnchantedLearning.com, a black+and+white neuron printout.
- Neuroscience for Kids [ Teens ] + Intended for elementary and secondary school students and teachers who are interested in learning more about the nervous system and brain. Hands on activities, experiments, information for all grade levels.
- Probe the Brain [ Teens ] + An interactive simulation of how the motor cortex was mapped by scientists.
- The Secret Life of the Brain [ Teens-Mature Teens ] + PBS show, offering a history of the brain, anatomy, illusions, brain scanning, and development from child through adult.
- Secrets of the Mind [ Teens-Mature Teens ] + From NOVA, an overview of the studies of neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran to discover how the brain works. Includes games, personal stories, and interactive experiments.
- Superman [ Teens ] + An overview of spinal cord technology, like the kind helping Christopher Reeves.
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