Coordination and control: the human nervous system
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Why this why now
This unit builds on pupils’ prior learning from Transport and exchange surfaces in humans, where they explored how substances like oxygen and nutrients are transported and exchanged in the body. It deepens their understanding by examining the nervous system’s role in controlling and coordinating body functions, including reflex actions and responses to stimuli. This prepares pupils for the next unit, Coordination and control: hormones and the human endocrine system, where they will explore hormonal regulation, further enhancing their understanding of the body’s control systems.
Prior knowledge requirements
- [Y1] The basic parts of the human body and which part of the body is associated with each sense.
- Humans are multicellular organisms – they are made up of millions of living cells.
- Specialised cells in animals have shapes, sizes and structures that are adapted for the jobs the cells do.
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Why this why now
This unit builds on pupils’ prior learning from Transport and exchange surfaces in humans, where they explored how substances like oxygen and nutrients are transported and exchanged in the body. It deepens their understanding by examining the nervous system’s role in controlling and coordinating body functions, including reflex actions and responses to stimuli. This prepares pupils for the next unit, Coordination and control: hormones and the human endocrine system, where they will explore hormonal regulation, further enhancing their understanding of the body’s control systems.
Prior knowledge requirements
- [Y1] The basic parts of the human body and which part of the body is associated with each sense.
- Humans are multicellular organisms – they are made up of millions of living cells.
- Specialised cells in animals have shapes, sizes and structures that are adapted for the jobs the cells do.
Biology
Coordination and control: the human nervous system
This unit explores the structure and function of the nervous system, including the CNS, reflex arcs, and the eye. It covers brain structure, common eye defects, and the challenges in treating nervous system damage. It also addresses ethical considerations.
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