LibGuides: Human Body Systems: Nervous System

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Nervous System - World Book Student
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An overview of the nervous system from the World Book Student online encyclopedia.
Nervous System - Compton's by Britannica
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An overview of the nervous system from the Compton's by Britannica online encyclopedia, available through ProQuest SIRS Discoverer. "Listen" audio feature and easy citation tools.

Books in the LMC

The Human Body by John Farndon
Call Number: 611 FAR

ISBN: 0739810138

Publication Date: 2001-05-01

This book discusses the body's nervous system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, and immune system.
The Illustrated Atlas of the Human Body by Weldon Owen
Call Number: REF 612 MCM

Publication Date: 2008
The Human Body: An Overview by Mary Kittredge
Call Number: 612 KIT

Publication Date: 2000

-- Provides a wealth of knowledge about the human body, its systems and conditions -- Important information for young people -- Complements school curriculum -- Ideal for research or class use -- Written in accessible, easily understood language Take a look at how each part works to make a whole.
Under the Microscope: Brain - Our body's nerve centre by Richard Walker
Call Number: 612 UND V.8

Publication Date: 1998

Volume 8 of The Human Body

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Interrelationship of the Body Systems - Chapter 8: The Nervous System
1 minute 13 seconds
Grades 5-8
Copyright 2001
Body systems interact to make the human body the most complex machine ever built. With all the amazing, intricate facets of the body, how do all of the systems work all together? Students will learn about how the muscular system works with other human body systems to allow humans to successfully perform daily activities. Vivid graphics and images illustrate the interrelationship of the body systems. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library in Action Collection.
Real World Science: Brain and Nervous System
15 minutes, 29 seconds
Grades 2-6
2007
Featuring peer hosts, colorful graphics, animated sequences and detailed diagrams, this educational, live-action program uses real-world examples to teach children all about the brain, the nervous system and the senses.
Totally Gross Anatomy: The Brain - National Geographic
8 minutes, 51 seconds
Grades 3-6
1998
In an informative & amusing way, this program explores the major parts of the brain and their primary functions with a focus on how the biology applies to kids' daily lives. A fast-paced, song driven music video kicks off the show, followed by an anatomy lesson, experiments, Body Vision and 'Did You Ever?' segments. Features animation, live footage, X-rays, and demonstrations to introduce students to the human brain.
VEA: Anatomy: Functional Body Systems - Chapter 6, The Nervous System
4 minutes, 3 seconds
Grades 10-12
2009
The human body is a very complex machine. Beneath the skin, there are many things going on that are so important to our everyday needs. These processes are often involuntary and operate during every second of our existence. This program examines the nervous system and its parts and functions, and demonstrates how they work. The program also explores the contribution and interaction of the systems when we exercise and during rest.

Websites and Online Interactives

Nervous System Interactive Anatomy Explorer from InnerBody.com
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Explore the human body like never before! With hundreds of interactive anatomy pictures and descriptions of thousands of objects in the body, InnerBody.com will help you discover what you want to know about human anatomy, right here at your fingertips.
Scholastic StudyJams! - The Nervous System
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This interactive website from Scholastic StudyJams! includes informative slides set to a catchy beat as well as vocabulary and a quiz.