2. Draw a Neuron: Part II
On the other half of your paper, draw what a neuron looks now that we have gone over its structure.
Be sure to label!

3. Comparison
After you have finished your drawing, write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing the difference between your first drawing and your second drawing.

4. REVIEW: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4Gt322-XxI
Neurons communicate by sending electrical signals down their axons.
Chemical changes along the membrane cause the electrical charge to move down the axon.

6. Reading Activity

7. Instructions for Coding Text
Symbol
Meaning ?
Raises a Question you’d like to discuss with others ??
Confuses you…go back and reread !
Is new, interesting, or surprising
An unknown word or a word you feel is important to understand
As you read, you will use one of the following 4 symbols to illustrate your understanding of the text:

8. Reading
Choices
MindcControlled permanently-attached prosthetic arm could revolutionize prosthetics
Mind-controlled robot arms show promise
How to control a prosthesis with your mind
The BMI field
Back to square one
So is a truly practical BMI system at hand?
Thought controlled bionic limb moves ‘seamlessly’

9. Summaries Meet with the other students who read your article.
Discuss some of your ! and ? with your group.
Develop a summary (2-3 sentences) for the information in your reading and from discussions with your classmates.

10. Worksheet
Talk with various students in the room – share your summaries with one another.
Be sure to verbally tell them your summary, and elaborate if they have questions.
Write down their summary on your worksheet under the appropriate section.

11. Class Discussion