Lesson Plan
University of Minnesota

Bead Neuron

For Teachers 5th - 12th
What do you call a skull without neurons? A no-brainer! A hands-on activity asks scholars to build a model of a neuron using beads. They use their models to study the parts of the neuron and their functions.
Handout
My Science Site

Neuroscience for Kids: Types of Neurons (Nerve Cells) [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Site delves into what neurons are and what they do. Also contains colorful illustrations of neurons.