9.011 The Brain and Cognitive Sciences I (MIT)
Survey of principles underlying the structure and function of the nervous system, integrating molecular, cellular, and systems approaches. Topics: development of the nervous system and its connections, cell biology or neurons, neurotransmitters and synaptic transmission, sensory systems of the brain, the neuro-endocrine system, the motor system, higher cortical functions, behavioral and cellular analyses of learning and memory. First half of an intensive two-term survey of brain and behavioral s
Ocular Reflexes
Flash animation in which a virtual patient is provided to test pupillary (consensual) light reflex, palpbral and corneal reflexes in addition to testing nervous control of extraocular muscles of the eye.
Engineering and the Human Body
The Engineering and the Human Body unit covers the broad spectrum of topics that make-up our very amazing human body. Students are introduced to the space environment and learn the major differences between the environment on Earth and that of outer space. The engineering challenges that arise because of these discrepancies are also discussed. Then, students dive into the different components that make up the human body: muscles, bones and joints, the digestive and circulatory systems, the nervo
Pharmacology: Classification of Drugs
The module contains the following levels: Acetylcholine-modulating Drugs Sympathetic Nervous System Modulating Drugs Autonomic Drugs and Related Agents
Nervous System
Basic overview of the nervous system and how it functions. Describes a single neuron and how each part functions to help the neuron. Color animation with narration. 1:34 min.
Human Anatomy - Working of Neurons
This is a short (3:16), computer-animated video on the central nervous system.
The Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuron
Professor George Wolfe discusses the central and peripheral nervous systems and the neuron in this video from Thinkwell's online Biology series. The video uses lecture format along with notes and illustrations on the board. Run time 08:21.
The Depression Began
By September of 1929, nervous investors began selling stocks in order to get out of the market while prices were still high. As the volume of selling increased, stock prices began to fall in October. On October 24 (Black Thursday) and October 29 (Black Tuesday), prices fell drastically as sellers panicked. By December, a staggering $40 billion in stock value had been lost. Hoover and business leaders attempted to calm Americans by assuring them that the country's economy was fundamentally sound.
Anatomy: Central Nervous System
This video, from StudyBeat.com, is for older middle school students and high school students. The central nervous system is told through animation.
School House Rock--Telegraph Line- The Nervous System
Learn about your nervous system and its major organs with this short, catchy tune from School House Rock. (3:01)
The Pacemaker of the Heart
The pacemaker of the heart, a tiny area of specialized nervous tissue in the right atrium, sets the heart beating. The electrochemical impulse travels from the SA Node to the AV Node. The AV Node causes contraction of the ventricles.
Control Breathing During a Speech
How does one control breathing during a speech? This short public speaking tip is to take a couple of good deep breaths before speech. If you find yourself getting nervous during speech-stop and take a deep breath (0:54).
How to control nerves when speaking in public Many people say that speaking in public is one of the most nerve-racking things they have to do. Here are a few techniques to help you control your nerves. First, be prepared; the more prepared you are the less nervous you will be. Next, stretch on your neck and arms. Third, do lips and jaw exercises; these will help you relax. And lastly, focus on the audience. Public speaking is a great activity for kids of all ages. Thi
Public Speaking - Organize Main Idea
Nervous about standing in front of your classmates to make a speech? Identify the main ideas of a speech and make an outline. This is a clip from a larger segment. (01:21)
Exploring the Nervous System
A lesson that focuses on the Autonomic Nervous System and includes sympathetic and parasympathetic processes of the body.
2.1 The nature of systems thinking and systems practice There are no simple definitions for either systems thinking or systems practice. It's difficult to find definitions that capture all the perspectives that the ideas carry for people who think of themselves as systems thinkers and systems practitioners. Most systems practitioners seem to experience the same kind of difficulty in explaining what they do or what it means to be systemic in their thinking. Through experience I've developed some criteria by which I characterize systems thinking, bu
Placing Words: Symbols, Space, and the City
The evolution of architecture resembles nothing so much as the fleshing out and refinement of an organism, in William Mitchell’s condensed account. In pre-industrial times, architecture was “fundamentally skeleton and skin—a structure that protects and keeps out the weather.” The industrial era brought an incre
Tuesday 17th December [1861]
Marie mentions that the Ladies of the Carmel neighborhood gave a party that night for the benefit of the soldiers. There are reports that England will make war on the United States which would mean losing all the remaining men to fight that war. There are also reports of fighting at Bowling Green. Marie prays for the Lord to protect the armies and give them success in battle.,Tuesday 17th Dec [1861]
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Brain: Our Sense of Self
Helps middle school students understand basic scientific principles related to the brain and nervous system. Five lessons examine the structure and specialized regions of the brain, its diverse functions, how the body receives and delivers information through the nervous system, factors that affect learning, and our sense of self. Interactive web activities are included.
Communications Forum: Civic Media and the Law David Ardia, Daniel Schuman, and Micah Sifry What do citizens need to know when they publicly address legally challenging or dangerous topics? Journalists have always had the privilege, protected by statute, of not having to reveal their sources. But as more investigative journalism is conducted by so-called amateurs and posted on blogs or websites such as Wikileaks, what are the legal dangers for publishing secrets in the crowdsourced era? We convene an engaging group law sc
