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Learning Intention: You will learn about...
the aims of the human nervous system.
the organisation of the human nervous system including all of its branches. You will learn about the function of each branch.
Success Criteria: You will be able to...
List the 3 aims of the human nervous system.
Draw a diagram of the human nervous system.
Explain the function of each elements of the nervous system with examples.
Key Terms:
human nervous system
central nervous system
peripheral nervous system
spinal cord
the brain
autonomic nervous sytem
somatic nervous system
sympathetic nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system
Prior Knowledge:
Prior Knowledge:
Think-pair-share the following
Think-pair-share the following
•What are the 3 reasons that Psychology is a science?
•What are the 3 reasons that Psychology is a science?
•What does ‘Neuro’ mean?
•What does ‘Neuro’ mean?
Application Tasks:
Application Tasks:
1. Nervous System Reflex Challenge (see below)
1. Nervous System Reflex Challenge (see below)
2. In pairs or groups, use the 'Role-Play Scenarios' below and answer the questions (make yourself a copy on google docs by going File > Make a Copy)
2. In pairs or groups, use the 'Role-Play Scenarios' below and answer the questions (make yourself a copy on google docs by going File > Make a Copy)
Use your knowledge to complete the extension questions:
Use your knowledge to complete the extension questions:
Test yourself (extension)
Test yourself (extension)
Describe three main functions of the human nervous system.
Which part of the nervous system coordinates the activity of the entire nervous system?
Describe the relationship between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system, with reference sensory and motor functions.
Distinguish between the roles of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems with reference to bungee jumping or parachuting by someone who has never engaged in either activity.
Explain what the somatic nervous system does with reference to an example involving both sensory and motor activity.
Reflection Activity
Question Prompts:
How does understanding the nervous system help us in real life?
What happens when the fight-or-flight response is overused (e.g., in chronic stress)?
Can you think of ways to calm the nervous system after a stressful situation?
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