The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

The Senses 1/22

Objective: SWBAT demonstrate mastery of Standard 5

Agenda: 

• Standard 5 Test: The Senses

HW: none

Video Tutorial: The Eye and Seeing

Video Tutorial: The Ear and Hearing

Vestibular System 1/15/08 Std 5.4

Objective: SWBAT explain the function of the vestibular system.

Agenda:

• Vestibular Model
• Preserving a Sense of Balance (Link to NYTimes article)
• Paragraph: Vestibular System
  

HW: How do the semi-circular canals help us maintain balance?

Hearing Animations

http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih3/hearing/guide/using-website.htm

http://www.brainconnection.com/library/?main=explorehome/animations

http://www.neurophys.wisc.edu/animations/

Senses 1/7/08 Std 5.2-5.4

Objective: SWBAT design their own experiment for the senses.

Agenda:

• My Senses Experiment
  

HW: Study for Quiz on Vision, Taste and Smell