Central Nervous System and Behavior
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Subject Area: Social Studies | Grade Level: 11
Lesson Length: 45 minutes
Keywords/Tags: IB Psychology, CNS, Central Nervous System, Behavior
Lesson Description: Through a series of activities and resources, student's will learn about the central nervous system and understand how it impacts ones behavior.

  • Other International Baccalaureate Psychology Objectives:rnKnowledge and comprehension of specified content; Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of: key terms and concepts in psychology, a range of psychological theories and studies,the biological, cognitive and sociocultural approaches to mental processes and behavior, research methods used in psychology.
  • Other Common Core Standards:rnCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.4: Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11-12 texts and topics.rnrnCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.6: Analyze the author's purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, identifying important issues that remain unresolved.
  • Other National Standards for High School Psychology CurricularnrnCONTENT STANDARD 1: Structure and function of the nervous system and endocrine system in human and non-human animals; 1.3. Describe the structures and functions of the various parts of the central nervous system; 1.6. Identify methods and tools used to study the nervous system; A: Psychological science relies in empirical evidence and adapts as new data develop. C: Psychological, biological, social, and cultural factors influence behavior and mental processes. G: Ethical principles guide psychology research and practice.
  • Other National Council for the Social Studies: Standard 4: Individual Development and Identity. Standard 5: Individual, Groups, and Institutions
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Video : Central Nervous System: Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology #11
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: Explains the make-up of the CNS
Quiz : Central Nervous System
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

After James had a stroke, what behavior was impacted?

Question #2

The stroke James experienced damaged a specific region of the brain, identify that region.

Question #3
What behaviors are Broca's Area responsible for?
Question #4
How was James able to finally speak without singing?
Question #5

What is the central nervous system responsible for?

Question #6
The nervous system is divided into two main networks -- the central nervous system, consisting of your amazing brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system, made up of the nerves coming out of that central nervous system.
Question #7

Which lobe of the brain contains Weicke's area - the region of the brain associated with the production of written and spoken language?

Question #8
What is the part of the nervous system that communicates with the outside world for you?
Question #9

If standing behind you I shout your name, what part of your brain causes you to tu and look at me?

Question #10
The involuntary functions that this part of the brain controls are things we don't have to think about doing...we just do them automatically thanks to our brain!
Description: After watching the video, complete the quiz about the CNS
Resources : Additional Resources/Activities
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
All about the central nervous system (Reading)
Read the attached article about the central nervous system.
Spinal Cord
Make a copy of the worksheet and complete all parts to understand how the spinal cord and CNS are connected.
Kahoot
Complete the Kahoot to test your understanding of the CNS
Description: *Article about the CNSrn*Spinal Cord and CNS Worksheetrn*Kahoot of the Central Nervous System.rn*Kahoot to review the CNS