Neuroscience

Understand how the brain and nervous system function.

This course is a great fit for students who are fascinated by how the brain works and enjoy digging into scientific questions. It fits those who are curious, observant, and ready for hands-on experiments that connect biology, psychology, and physiology. With collaborative activities and engaging discussions, students build confidence as they explore the science of the nervous system.

Students investigate brain anatomy, neuron structure, action potentials, nerve fibers, brainwaves, and sensory systems through labs and creative modeling. They construct brain models, measure electrical signals from their own muscles, explore EEG patterns, test reaction times, examine ethical questions in neuroscience, and learn how scientists study neurodegenerative diseases. Dissection, demonstrations, and group projects help students connect complex ideas to real-world science.

Families receive photos and videos capturing students’ lab activities, models, and final presentations. Students leave with a stronger understanding of neuroscience, increased scientific confidence, and a deeper curiosity about the brain and the mind.