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In this activity (page 37 of the PDF), learners observe, on a prepared slide, muscle and spinal cord cells from a rat. Learners will distinguish the nuclei of cell types and how nuclei differ between muscle cells and motor neurons. The lesson guide, part of NASA's "The Brain in Space: A Teacher's Guide with Activities for Neuroscience," includes background information, evaluation strategies, and activity sheets.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- A compound light microscope
- Prepared slides of skeletal muscle and spinal cord tissues (preferably a cross section and longitudinal section)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Cells
- Cell Structure and Function
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Human Body
- The Brain and Nervous System
- Muscles and Skin
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Cells
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- MacLeish, Marlene Y. ; McLean, Bernice R.
Rights:
- Public domain, NASA,