z Neurons: Secondary (Resources)

Summary: How we can look at the brain, parts of the brain, parts of the neuron, how neurons communicate and an introduction to cells that assist neurons.

Age: Please note that this session probably works best for young students up to the age of 16

Activities: Microscopy/ Electrical muscle stimulator (EMS) activity/ Make a pipe cleaner neuron 

Materials needed: Microscopes and slides/ EMS or TENS device/ pipe cleaners

Resources:

• Powerpoint presentation
• Information sheet