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Collection Description A collection of teaching tools for instructors and videos for students covering the human nervous system. How were the items in this collection used? This collection is used to enhance student understanding of the nervous system in an undergraduate Human Anatomy & Physiology class. Who used this collection? For the instructor: 3 teaching tools used in the classroom, plus one 2-minute YouTube video used with one of the teaching tools; For the students: 5 videos assigned to be watched before relevant lectures, plus one simulation to be played around with Which of the V&C Core Concepts does this collection address? Structure & Function ('Basic units of structure define the function of all living things.') The structure of a neuron is necessary for it to be able to transmit electrical signals along its length and chemical signals at its synapses. Pathways and Transformations of Energy and Matter ('Biological systems grow and change by processes based upon chemical transformation pathways and are governed by the laws of thermodynamics.') Neurons utilize both electrical and chemical energy. Which of the V&C Core Competencies and Disciplinary Practices does this collection address? Ability to Use Quantitative Reasoning ('Biology relies on applications of quantitative analysis and mathematical reasoning.') Students must analyze the necessary components of neurons and contrast characteristics such as myelinated vs. unmyelinated and action potential vs. graded potential. Ability to Use Modeling and Simulation ('Biology focuses on the study of complex systems.') Significant modeling is used to explain the functioning of neurons. Please enter suggestions for colleagues. Material for the instructor: the LOTR YouTube video is meant to be watched to support the “myelinated vs. unmyelinated” teaching tool Material for the students: Each of the 5 videos could be assigned on successive days of lecture. The 4 Kahn Academy videos, especially, are meant to be viewed in sequence. | |||
| Type of Resource | Annotated Collection | |||
| Format | Multiple Formats | |||
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Hilary Engebretson, Whatcom Community College
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| Grade/Age Levels |
Undergraduate lower division (Grades 13-14) Undergraduate upper division (Grades 15-16) |
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| Learning Time | <=1 hour | |||
| Languages | Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Turkish | |||
| Type of Review | Reviewed by Partner Organization | |||
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Seems to be appropriate visualizations for a topic many students need such aids in understanding.
—Daniel Williams, Winston-Salem State University
This collection contains a good mix of articles, activities, and simulations to reinforce the neurophysiology involved in action potentials.
—Jason LaPres, Lone Star College - University Park
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