MS - LS1.D - Sensory Receptors - FINAL (WND 1/31/2014)

Module: Sensory Receptors

DCI: LS1.D Each sense receptor responds to different inputs (electromagnetic, mechanical, chemical), transmitting them as signals that travel along nerve cells to the brain. The signals are then processed in the brain, resulting in immediate behaviors or memories.

PE: MS-LS1-8 Gather and synthesize information that sensory receptors respond to stimuli by sending messages to the brain for immediate behavior or storage as memories.

[Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include mechanisms for the transmission of this information.]

The ideas in this standard are: 

-each sense receptor responds to different inputs

- inputs may be electromagnetic, mechanical, or chemical

- sense receptors transmit these inputs as signals that travel along nerve cells to the brain

- the brain processes these signals then initiates a behavior or storing the information as a memory. 

We have done a similar batch in an earlier grade level, this one is at a higher level because it talks about the different types of inputs and also asks that students be able to 'gather and synthesize information'.  I think we can accomplish this by providing examples of an input and a response and ask them what it provides evidence of.  Also - we might be able to look at the structure or location of sensory receptors do the same type of question. 

Possible Question Starters:
We can have a semi-filled in concept map showing the process of sensory response and ask them to fill in the missing section.