Spice up your nervous system unit as you model the structural classifications of neurons (unipolar, bipolar, multipolar) and explore the functional classifications of neurons (sensory/afferent, motor/efferent, interneurons). These coordinated resources will be perfect for a full day of activities with your anatomy, health, or biology students to learn about the classifications of neurons.

I highly recommend that your students already have a firm grasp on the anatomy of a neuron prior to using this resource. Want a student focused, zero-prep resource to teach them the anatomy of a neuron? Click here!

Topics covered include:

• Structural versus functional classifications
• Identifying unipolar, bipolar, and multipolar neurons
• Anatomy of unipolar, bipolar, and multipolar neurons
• Function of sensory, motor, and interneurons
• Location of sensory, motor, and interneurons

Part 1 (page 1 - 2):

• Students will be introduced to the 3 structural classifications of neurons (unipolar, bipolar, multipolar) and be challenged to complete an inquiry-based activity on the 3 types. There is a checkpoint at the end to obtain your initials (no grading afterwards!)
• Next, students will read more details about each type of neuron, label each type of neuron, and create each type of neuron using beads, dough, and pipe cleaners. There are checkpoints after they create each neuron to obtain your initials.

Part 2 (page 3):

• Students will read about the 3 functional classifications of neurons (sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons). After learning about these types, they will complete a review chart on the 3 types.

Conclusion Questions (page 4):

• To wrap up the activity, students will complete detailed conclusion questions and charts to solidify their understanding on the classifications of neurons.

Doodle Notes™: Before or after the activity, provide your students with "formal" notes on the types of neurons using organized, easy-to-study Doodle Notes™.

The resources are available in both print and digital forms (except the sorting cards).

Included within this resource, you will receive the following print resources:

• 4 versions of the Doodle Notes
• 4-page neuron modeling activity (+ key)
• 10-slide presentation
• Teacher instructions

Also included are digital (through Google Slides™) versions of the:

• Fill-in-the-blank colored Doodle Notes
• 10-slide presentation
• 4-page neuron modeling activity

This resource comes from my full Nervous System Unit! It is also included in my Full-Year Anatomy & Physiology Curriculum.

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