Grade 4 · Science · Lesson 26

Nervous system basics

The nervous system is the body\'s communication network. It collects information from the environment, processes it, and sends instructions to the body about how to respond. Everything you think, feel, and do is controlled by the nervous system.

What this lesson teaches

1Name the main parts of the nervous system
2Describe the role of each part of the nervous system
3Explain how the nervous system controls body responses

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