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The Amazing Nervous System

The Amazing Nervous System

Assessment

Presentation

Science

6th Grade

Easy

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1, NGSS.MS-LS1-3, Nervous System

+11

Standards-aligned

Created by

Mr. Jackson

Used 7+ times

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17 Slides • 21 Questions

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The Amazing Nervous System

Discover the wonders of the intricate network of nerves that control our every move and thought.

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Open Ended

EXIT TICKET: How have you used your nervous system today?

¿Cómo has utilizado tu sistema nervioso hoy?

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Click on the THREE CENTRAL nervous systems - Haga clic en los TRES sistemas nerviosos CENTRALES

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Multiple Select

The Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of (Pick TWO)

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the spinal cord

2

the brain

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the nerves in your skin

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the nerves in your mouth

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Dropdown

CNS


PNS ​

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Dropdown

Autonomic Nervous System:


Somatic Nervous System: ​

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Open Ended

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What are some examples of movements that might be part of the ANS? - ¿Cuáles son algunos ejemplos de movimientos que podrían ser parte de la ANS?

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Dropdown

sympathetic system controls “
” responses

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Multiple Choice

The primary cell of the nervous system is a _____ cell

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neuron

2

cardiac cell

3

skin

4

blood

5

bone

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Multiple Choice

Question image

Read the image.

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A

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B

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C

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D

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Multiple Choice

Which system provides humans with the ability to perceive, understand and react to environmental events?

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Circulatory System

2

Endocrine System

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Nervous System

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Skeletal System

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Multiple Select

A cook touches a hot stove and quickly moves his hand away. What are the two primary body systems that work together to produce this response?

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Nervous System

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Muscular System

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Integumentary System

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Respiratory System

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Skeletal System

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Match

Drag the images to match the labels.

Cell

Tissue

Organ

Organ System

Organism

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Match

Drag the images to match the labels

Cell

Tissue

Organ

Organ System

Organism

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Explanation Slide...

Integumentary - sweat is excreted through skinNervous System - sends messages to skin to start sweating wen you feel warm

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Multiple Choice

Which systems are at work when you are sweating?

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Circulatory and Respiratory

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Integumentary and Nervous

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Muscular and Skeletal

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Respiratory and Integumentary

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Multiple Choice

The __________ system is responsible for all these jobs:

Making blood cells, supporting your body, allowing movement, storing minerals, and protecting your organs

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Muscular

2

Skeletal

3

Circulatory

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Excretory

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Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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Movement

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to remove waste

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action and senses

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Transport blood around your body

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Explanation Slide...

Remember, your spinal cord is like a major highway between your brain and the rest of your body! It's how your brain sends signals to your legs and arms to work.

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Multiple Choice

If you broke your spinal cord, what would happen?

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Nothing

2

You would just need a cast

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You could be paralyzed

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Multiple Choice

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My heart is a _________, that pumps blood through the body. 
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Cell
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Tissue
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Muscle
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Bone

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Match

Match the organs to the correct body system.

Respiratory System

Circulatory System

Integumentary System

Nervous System

Skeletal System

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​Open the assignment in Google Classroom titled "matching the body systems" use the next few slides to help you fill it out properly.

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Organ Structures:

Heart and Veins

Function:

Allows blood and

nutrients to circulate
throughout the body.

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Organ Structures:

Lungs and Nose

Function:

Responsible for

taking in oxygen and

expelling carbon

dioxide.

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Organ Structures:

hair, skin, nails

Function:

Acts as a barrier to
protect the body.

Helps regulate body

temperature and
retain body fluids.

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Organ Structures:
Bones and Tendons

Function:

Provides support and
protects parts of the

body.

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Organ Structures:
muscles and blood

vessels

Function:

Allows the body to

move.

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Organ Structures:
stomach, esophagus, small and large intestines, and mouth

Function:

Responsible for

breaking down food

and absorbing

nutrients.

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Organ Structures:
kidney and bladder

Function:
Allows the

elimination and filtering the blood and body of waste.

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Match

Match the organ system with its function(s).

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Protects the body and helps control body temperature

Provides support, protects organs, helps the body move

Takes in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide

Breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and removes waste

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Multiple Choice

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Which system is this?

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Integumentary

2

Respiratory

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Nervous

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Digestive

The Amazing Nervous System

Discover the wonders of the intricate network of nerves that control our every move and thought.

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