Transcript What are the structures and functions of the nervous system?

7th Grade Science
Date:
11/2
Q: How do structures help your body to respond
to stimuli?
Describe a time you or someone you know
threw up.
What was the stimulus, or the reason you
felt bad?
What was your body's response or
reaction?
TODAY’S FOCUS
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
Q: How do structures help your body
to respond to stimuli?
OBJECTIVES:
-Give examples of responses to stimuli.
-Describe how the human body
responds to stimuli.
-Define external/internal stimuli and
response
Stimulus and Response Game
BATTLE OF THE BRAINS
Two Brains, Two Sets of Nerves, Two Teams
Which Nervous System can function faster?
LAB ACTIVITY EXPECTATIONS
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Voice Levels of 1-2
READ the directions first.
Stay at your table and focus on the activity.
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
GLOSSARY ENTRY
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Using a textbook, define the following terms:
WORD
INTERNAL STIMULI
EXTERNAL STIMULI
RESPONSE
DEFINITION
PICTURE
DO NOW
Date:
11/3
Reminder: Quiz on Friday on Nervous and
Endocrine systems.
DO NOW:
Describe what kind of response your
nervous system would have to the
following stimuli:
-jogging on a hot day
-eating a rotten sandwich
-staying up all night
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
What are the structures and functions of the
nervous system?
OBJECTIVES:
- Interpret Brain Scans
- Nerves Video
- Identify the structures and functions
of the nervous system
Brain Scans
Figure out which scan shows the person who is:
• listening to music
• person performing a thinking task.
• a person remembering an image for later
recall
• hopping up and down on the right foot.
• looking at a picture showing pattern and color
VIDEO
HOW DO NERVES WORK?
Nervous System Diagram
.
-Draw and label the nervous system as
represented on page 529 in your textbook..
READING
What Happened to Phineas Gage?
-Read the selection to your partner.
-Your partner will retell what you read to them.
-Work with your partner to answer questions.
Date:
11/4
and
11/5
Quiz on Friday on Nervous and Endocrine Systems.
Homework due Friday.
DO NOW:
List all of the functions of the
nervous system you can think of.
Example:
My nervous system keeps me
breathing without thinking about it.
Today’s Focus
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
What are the structures and functions of the
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM?
OBJECTIVES:
-Story
-Presentation on Endocrine System
-Take Notes on Endocrine System
-Identify functions of glands
-Video on how pain relievers work
STORY TIME
-Get into a comfortable position in your chair.
-Turn off the lights.
-When I say, close your eyes. Keep them closed
until told otherwise.
-Do not make any sounds (don't answer out loud
any questions that may be asked).
-Only listen and use your imaginations.
PRESENTATION AND NOTES
• ENDOCRINE PREZI
2 COLUMN NOTES
• Open your textbooks to page 554
• Create two column notes for the information
you get on pages 554-555 and page 558
MAIN IDEA or
VOCABULARY WORD
Example: Endocrine System
DETAILS or DEFINITIONS
-Includes structures called glands
-Regulates production of chemicals called hormones
-Responsible for regulating sleep
FILL IN THE BLANKS
STIMULUS
RESPONSE
GLAND
VIDEO
HOW DO PAIN RELIEVERS WORK?
Date:
11/6
-Put your homework in a pile for the aisle.
-Quiz Today.
DO NOW:
Describe one function of the endocrine
system. Which gland is involved?
Today’s Focus
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
What are the structures and functions of the
NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS?
OBJECTIVES:
-Homework is due
-Create a Venn Diagram comparing
Endocrine and Nervous Systems
-Take Quiz
VENN DIAGRAM
NERVOUS SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
BOTH
QUIZ
• Study your notebooks silently for 5 minutes