This 9-page worksheet product (with 3 pages of answer keys) is designed to introduce upper middle school and high school anatomy students to the central nervous system or CNS and the peripheral nervous system or PNS. A 6-page reading section covers the following topics: nervous system divisions, CNS, gray and white matter, meninges, brain anatomy, cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem, spinal cord anatomy, PNS, cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and PNS divisions. This section contains detailed notes, summary tables, and full-color diagrams. A 3-page review section follows, featuring diagram labeling, short answer questions, and summary tables. Finally, a corresponding 3-page color-coded answer key is included. Topics Covered by This Product: Divisions of the nervous system Central nervous system (CNS) Gray matter and white matter Meninges (dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater) Cerebrospinal fluid Brain anatomy (e.g. cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem, etc.) Lobes of the cerebrum (frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital) Special areas of the cerebrum (e.g. motor cortex, sensory cortex, etc.) Spinal cord anatomy (e.g. dorsal roots, ventral roots, etc.) Peripheral nervous system (PNS) Cranial nerves Spinal nerves PNS divisions (e.g. sensory, motor, autonomic, somatic, etc.) Sympathetic vs. parasympathetic branches "Fight or flight" vs. "rest and digest" responses Product Contents: Pages 1-6 – What is the CNS and PNS Reading: See detailed list of topics (above) Detailed diagrams of meninges, brain anatomy, brain stem, spinal cord anatomy, cranial nerves, and spinal nerves (high resolution PNGs) Pages 7-9 – Review Questions: Short answer questions (e.g. functions of the brain, role of spinal cord, etc.) Summary tables (e.g. meninges, lobes of the cerebrum, etc.) Diagram labeling (brain anatomy, spinal cord anatomy, etc.) Pages 10-12 – Answer Key: A color-coded answer key for all worksheet questions (3 pages) Downloadable in 2 Formats: This product comes in 2 formats: a static PDF document and fully-editable Word document Download the full PDF preview to see EXACTLY what you are getting. No surprises! Relevant NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea(s) Addressed by This Product: NGSS HS-LS1 - From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes NGSS HS-LS1.A - Life Science: Structures and Processes You Might Also Like the Following Related Unit Resources: BUNDLE - Nervous System Mini Unit (In Development) PPT - Nervous System (Advanced) Unit Overview & Key Words - Nervous System Study Sheet - Nervous System Medical Terminology - Nervous System Worksheet - What are Neurons and Nervous Tissue Worksheet - What are Action Potentials and Synapses Worksheet - What is the CNS and PNS Quiz - Neurons and Nervous Tissue Quiz - Action Potentials and Synapses Quiz - CNS and PNS Connect with More Science With Mr. Enns Resources: Be sure to follow my TpT store by clicking on the Follow Me next to my seller picture to receive notifications of new products and upcoming sales. Terms of Use: Copyright © Douglas Enns. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this document are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
