Date: Dec 9, 2013Page: Table of Contents p 1

W.O.D: Last 5 pages Warm-ups: Front Cover

W.O.D. Neuron – A nerve cell.

Question: How many neurons do you think you have in your brain?

Glossary

Today’s Plan• Notebook organization• Neuron notes and coloring.• Neuron counting lab • Reflection

What parts of the neuron can you label?

Color according the key:

Dendrites – YellowCell body – OrangeNucleus – RedAxon – OrangeMyelin sheath –

PurpleAxon terminals –

orange

Reflection:

What is the axon protected by in a neuron?

Counting Neurons

• Get a piece of white paper• Draw a neuron with a white crayon - it will be

difficult to see• Go into the science lab• Choose a tray of food coloring and carefully lay

your paper into the color water. • Lift up once the paper is saturated. Let all

remaining drips fall back into the tray. • Let paper dry on black drying rack shelves.