1. The Action Potential

2. Engage • Play a quick game of Chinese Whispers • Key knowledge: • Responding to CHANGE/STIMULUS • RELAYING A MESSAGE • Communication between Cells & Systems

3. Explore • Summary Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifD1YG07fB8 • Students run a simulation http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/neuron • Should be making notes on what they observe in terms of change in membrane potential and ion flow

4. Explain • More teacher-centered • Doesn’t have to be chalk and talk • Use simple materials for tactile explanations • Return to board notes if required • Give graphic organiser(s)

5. ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ Na is Outside K is Inside

6. Elaborate • The Alphabet • Multidisciplinary • Handy tip for remembering • Flash cards

7. Evaluate/Evidence of Learning • Get students to explain the steps • Students demonstrate their understanding • Peer learning • Discussion and Evaluation of the activities and models • High Order Thinking • Quick quiz at the start of the lesson • Assessment of students’ level of understanding