Eighth graders perform a variety of activities to explore the human nervous system--making posters, charts, presentations, etc. All activities are extremely well designed and planned for clear assessment.

Site delves into what neurons are and what they do. Also contains colorful illustrations of neurons.

Concise description of a neuron along with a graphic of the general structure. Links to the brain, neurotransmission, and neurotransmitters.

From MedlinePlus, a video tutorial featuring information on Parkinson's Disease with accompanying text. Includes closed captioning option. [0:24]

The brain functions in ways that many researchers often fail to understand. This particular article reveals recent discoveries regarding research conducted on memory. An interactive feature is also posted on this site. Information is...