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Identify and describe the Your Brain &
outline of the brain.
major structures and Nervous System
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functions of the brain and KidsHealth.org/en/ki
description of the role
nervous system. ds/brain.html
of each part.
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discuss behaviors that
affect how well the
Movie: The Nervous
Describe the relationship brain works, such as
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between healthy behaviors diet, sleep, exercise,
KidsHealth.org/en/ki
and cognitive performance substance abuse,
Video, Powerpoint Presentation, ds/nsmovie.html
Nervous System reading,
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Write down facts
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KidsHealth.org article
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Study Guide
Nervous System
Your brain is the boss of your body, but it can’t do the job alone. Your nervous system connects the
messages from your brain to your body so you can do things like walk, talk, think, feel, and breathe. Your
nervous system is the information highway that controls everything you do. These articles will help your
students understand how the nervous system works.

Lesson Objectives

At the end of the lesson, students should be able to

1. describe the roles of each part of the nervous system.

Guide Questions

1. What is the main control station of your body?

2. How does your brain send and receive messages to and from your body?

3. What are the three main parts of the nervous system? How do they work together to get the
messages across?

4. What parts of your body protect your nervous system? Where are nerve cells located? About how
many nerve cells does your body have?

5. What happens if a nerve connection is broken? How would this affect the body?

Resources/Links

Study the following articles about the nervous system. Take down important notes. You will use the
notes for the activity.

Your Brain & Nervous System

KidsHealth.org/en/kids/brain.html

Movie: The Nervous System

KidsHealth.org/en/kids/nsmovie.html

Memory Matters
KidsHealth.org/en/kids/memory.html

Why Do I Have Pain?

KidsHealth.org/en/kids/pain.html

What Are Reflexes?

KidsHealth.org/en/kids/reflexes.html
Activity Guide
Brainy ABCs
Write 26 facts related to the brain or nervous system in an ABC format for elementary school kids. Facts
should start with each letter of the alphabet, as much as possible. If you have trouble writing a fact that
starts with a certain letter, just be creative! For example, a fact for A could be: “Amygdala is the part of
the brain that’s responsible for emotions.” A fact for X could be: “Cerebral corteX is the term for the
outer layer of the brain.”

Submission Guidelines:

In PDF format, submit your Brainy ABCs only in the discussion forum before April 25, 1:00 pm.
Points: n/a. To be used as assessment for learning.

Assignment Guide
1. Write five strategies to protect and promote brain and nervous system health.

Due Date: April 30, 11:59 pm

Points: 50 points under Performance Task (Explanation: from DepEd Grading System Component)
Submission Guidelines:
In PDF format, present your answer in an article form. Submit your work in the Discussion Forum for
Nervous System Assignment.
Rubrics:
Your work will be evaluated as to:
Clarity of Explanation: 15 pts.
Practicality of Strategies: 20 pts.
Relevance of Strategies: 15 pts.