Sunday, February 24, 2019
March 1st, 2019 Lord of the Flies
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February 28th, 2019 Angela's Ashes
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February 27th, 2019 Angela's Ashes
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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Nervous System and Your Actions
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Level#1
The nervous system sends messages among the different organs of the body. These messages are signals called impulses. There are three ways the nervous system processes impulses. Reflexes are involuntary responses to outside stimuli. They happen without your brain "thinking" about them. These impulses are processed in your spinal cord rather than in your brain. Suppose you touch a very hot pan. Your arm muscles lift your hand away from the pan. This movement occurs before the pain message reaches your brain.
1. Where does the nervous system send messages?
2. How many ways does the nervous system process impulses?
3. What are reflexes?
Level#2
The nervous system sends messages among the different organs of the body. These messages are signals called impulses. There are three ways the nervous system processes impulses. Reflexes are involuntary responses to outside stimuli. They happen without your brain "thinking" about them. These impulses are processed in your spinal cord rather than in your brain. Suppose you touch a very hot pan. Your arm muscles lift your hand away from the pan. This movement occurs before the pain message reaches your brain. Automatic impulses are those that control how your body's organs function. They cause your stomach muscles to squeeze together. They help you breathe. They also keep your heart beating.
1. Where does the your nervous system send messages, and what are these messages?
2. How many ways does the nervous system process impulses, and what are reflexes?
3. How do reflexes work, and how are these impulses processed?
Level#3
The nervous system sends messages among the different organs of the body. These messages are signals called impulses. There are three ways the nervous system processes impulses. Reflexes are involuntary responses to outside stimuli. They happen without your brain "thinking" about them. These impulses are processed in your spinal cord rather than in your brain. Suppose you touch a very hot pan. Your arm muscles lift your hand away from the pan. This movement occurs before the pain message reaches your brain. Automatic impulses are those that control how your body's organs function. They cause your stomach muscles to squeeze together. They help you breathe. They also keep your heart beating. Voluntary nerve action means that you think about doing something first. Then, you do it. Voluntary nerve impulses usually control muscles.
1. Explain where the nervous system sends messages, what these messages are called, and how many ways does the nervous system process impulses.
2. Explain what reflexes are, how reflexes happen, and where reflexes are processed.
3. Explain what happens when you touch a hot pan, and what occurs first in this situation.
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Parent Comments:
Date:
Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Nervous System and Your Actions
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Level#1
The nervous system sends messages among the different organs of the body. These messages are signals called impulses. There are three ways the nervous system processes impulses. Reflexes are involuntary responses to outside stimuli. They happen without your brain "thinking" about them. These impulses are processed in your spinal cord rather than in your brain. Suppose you touch a very hot pan. Your arm muscles lift your hand away from the pan. This movement occurs before the pain message reaches your brain.
1. Where does the nervous system send messages?
2. How many ways does the nervous system process impulses?
3. What are reflexes?
Level#2
The nervous system sends messages among the different organs of the body. These messages are signals called impulses. There are three ways the nervous system processes impulses. Reflexes are involuntary responses to outside stimuli. They happen without your brain "thinking" about them. These impulses are processed in your spinal cord rather than in your brain. Suppose you touch a very hot pan. Your arm muscles lift your hand away from the pan. This movement occurs before the pain message reaches your brain. Automatic impulses are those that control how your body's organs function. They cause your stomach muscles to squeeze together. They help you breathe. They also keep your heart beating.
1. Where does the your nervous system send messages, and what are these messages?
2. How many ways does the nervous system process impulses, and what are reflexes?
3. How do reflexes work, and how are these impulses processed?
Level#3
The nervous system sends messages among the different organs of the body. These messages are signals called impulses. There are three ways the nervous system processes impulses. Reflexes are involuntary responses to outside stimuli. They happen without your brain "thinking" about them. These impulses are processed in your spinal cord rather than in your brain. Suppose you touch a very hot pan. Your arm muscles lift your hand away from the pan. This movement occurs before the pain message reaches your brain. Automatic impulses are those that control how your body's organs function. They cause your stomach muscles to squeeze together. They help you breathe. They also keep your heart beating. Voluntary nerve action means that you think about doing something first. Then, you do it. Voluntary nerve impulses usually control muscles.
1. Explain where the nervous system sends messages, what these messages are called, and how many ways does the nervous system process impulses.
2. Explain what reflexes are, how reflexes happen, and where reflexes are processed.
3. Explain what happens when you touch a hot pan, and what occurs first in this situation.
Parent's Signature: ____________________
Parent Comments:
February 26th, 2019 Angela's Ashes
Name:
Date:
Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Nervous System and Your Actions
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Level#1
The nervous system sends messages among the different organs of the body. These messages are signals called impulses. There are three ways the nervous system processes impulses. Reflexes are involuntary responses to outside stimuli. They happen without your brain "thinking" about them. These impulses are processed in your spinal cord rather than in your brain. Suppose you touch a very hot pan. Your arm muscles lift your hand away from the pan. This movement occurs before the pain message reaches your brain.
1. What does the nervous system do?
2. What are reflexes and how do they happen?
3. Where are the impulses that reflexes produce processed?
Level#2
The nervous system sends messages among the different organs of the body. These messages are signals called impulses. There are three ways the nervous system processes impulses. Reflexes are involuntary responses to outside stimuli. They happen without your brain "thinking" about them. These impulses are processed in your spinal cord rather than in your brain. Suppose you touch a very hot pan. Your arm muscles lift your hand away from the pan. This movement occurs before the pain message reaches your brain. Automatic impulses are those that control how your body's organs function. They cause your stomach muscles to squeeze together. They help you breathe. They also keep your heart beating.
1. How many ways does the nervous system process impulses and what are reflexes?
2. Explain how reflexes happen and where reflexes are processed in the body.
3. Explain what automatic impulses are, and give three examples of automatic impulses.
Level#3
The nervous system sends messages among the different organs of the body. These messages are signals called impulses. There are three ways the nervous system processes impulses. Reflexes are involuntary responses to outside stimuli. They happen without your brain "thinking" about them. These impulses are processed in your spinal cord rather than in your brain. Suppose you touch a very hot pan. Your arm muscles lift your hand away from the pan. This movement occurs before the pain message reaches your brain. Automatic impulses are those that control how your body's organs function. They cause your stomach muscles to squeeze together. They help you breathe. They also keep your heart beating. Voluntary nerve action means that you think about doing something first. Then, you do it. Voluntary nerve impulses usually control muscles.
1. What are the three ways that the nervous system processes impulses?
2. Explain what reflexes are, how reflexes happen, and where reflexes are processed.
3. Explain what automatic impulses are, what voluntary nerve action is, and how are they different.
Parent's Signature: ____________________
Parent Comments:
Date:
Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Nervous System and Your Actions
*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!)
Level#1
The nervous system sends messages among the different organs of the body. These messages are signals called impulses. There are three ways the nervous system processes impulses. Reflexes are involuntary responses to outside stimuli. They happen without your brain "thinking" about them. These impulses are processed in your spinal cord rather than in your brain. Suppose you touch a very hot pan. Your arm muscles lift your hand away from the pan. This movement occurs before the pain message reaches your brain.
1. What does the nervous system do?
2. What are reflexes and how do they happen?
3. Where are the impulses that reflexes produce processed?
Level#2
The nervous system sends messages among the different organs of the body. These messages are signals called impulses. There are three ways the nervous system processes impulses. Reflexes are involuntary responses to outside stimuli. They happen without your brain "thinking" about them. These impulses are processed in your spinal cord rather than in your brain. Suppose you touch a very hot pan. Your arm muscles lift your hand away from the pan. This movement occurs before the pain message reaches your brain. Automatic impulses are those that control how your body's organs function. They cause your stomach muscles to squeeze together. They help you breathe. They also keep your heart beating.
1. How many ways does the nervous system process impulses and what are reflexes?
2. Explain how reflexes happen and where reflexes are processed in the body.
3. Explain what automatic impulses are, and give three examples of automatic impulses.
Level#3
The nervous system sends messages among the different organs of the body. These messages are signals called impulses. There are three ways the nervous system processes impulses. Reflexes are involuntary responses to outside stimuli. They happen without your brain "thinking" about them. These impulses are processed in your spinal cord rather than in your brain. Suppose you touch a very hot pan. Your arm muscles lift your hand away from the pan. This movement occurs before the pain message reaches your brain. Automatic impulses are those that control how your body's organs function. They cause your stomach muscles to squeeze together. They help you breathe. They also keep your heart beating. Voluntary nerve action means that you think about doing something first. Then, you do it. Voluntary nerve impulses usually control muscles.
1. What are the three ways that the nervous system processes impulses?
2. Explain what reflexes are, how reflexes happen, and where reflexes are processed.
3. Explain what automatic impulses are, what voluntary nerve action is, and how are they different.
Parent's Signature: ____________________
Parent Comments:
February 25th, 2019 Angela's Ashes
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Sunday, February 10, 2019
February 15th, 2019 Angela's Ashes
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February 14th, 2019 Angela's Ashes
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February 13th, 2019 Angela's Ashes
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Date:
Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Neuron (Nerve Cell).
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Level#1
A neuron is a nerve cell. Neurons come in many sizes and shapes. In fact, one neuron in your leg can be more than 3 feet long! Neurons are the basic units of structure that make up the nervous system. A typical neuron has three main parts. The largest part of the neuron is the cell body. There are long fibers that branch from the cell body. Some of these fibers carry messages from other neurons into the cell body. These fibers are called dendrites. Other fibers carry messages away from the cell body to other neurons. These fibers are called axons.
1. What are the basic units of structure that make up the nervous system?
2. How many parts does a typical neuron have?
3. What is the largest part of the neuron?
Level#2
A neuron is a nerve cell. Neurons come in many sizes and shapes. In fact, one neuron in your leg can be more than 3 feet long! Neurons are the basic units of structure that make up the nervous system. A typical neuron has three main parts. The largest part of the neuron is the cell body. There are long fibers that branch from the cell body. Some of these fibers carry messages from other neurons into the cell body. These fibers are called dendrites. Other fibers carry messages away from the cell body to other neurons. These fibers are called axons. Sensory neurons are connected to your sense organs. The eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin are your sense organs. Sensory neurons take messages away form the sense organs to the brain and spinal cord.
Date:
Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Neuron (Nerve Cell).
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Level#1
A neuron is a nerve cell. Neurons come in many sizes and shapes. In fact, one neuron in your leg can be more than 3 feet long! Neurons are the basic units of structure that make up the nervous system. A typical neuron has three main parts. The largest part of the neuron is the cell body. There are long fibers that branch from the cell body. Some of these fibers carry messages from other neurons into the cell body. These fibers are called dendrites. Other fibers carry messages away from the cell body to other neurons. These fibers are called axons.
1. What are the basic units of structure that make up the nervous system?
2. How many parts does a typical neuron have?
3. What is the largest part of the neuron?
Level#2
A neuron is a nerve cell. Neurons come in many sizes and shapes. In fact, one neuron in your leg can be more than 3 feet long! Neurons are the basic units of structure that make up the nervous system. A typical neuron has three main parts. The largest part of the neuron is the cell body. There are long fibers that branch from the cell body. Some of these fibers carry messages from other neurons into the cell body. These fibers are called dendrites. Other fibers carry messages away from the cell body to other neurons. These fibers are called axons. Sensory neurons are connected to your sense organs. The eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin are your sense organs. Sensory neurons take messages away form the sense organs to the brain and spinal cord.
1. What is a neuron, and are all neurons the same size and shape?
2. How long can some neurons be, and what are neurons the basic unit of?
3. How many parts does a neuron have, and what is the largest part of a neuron?
Level#3
A neuron is a nerve cell. Neurons come in many sizes and shapes. In fact, one neuron in your leg can be more than 3 feet long! Neurons are the basic units of structure that make up the nervous system. A typical neuron has three main parts. The largest part of the neuron is the cell body. There are long fibers that branch from the cell body. Some of these fibers carry messages from other neurons into the cell body. These fibers are called dendrites. Other fibers carry messages away from the cell body to other neurons. These fibers are called axons. Sensory neurons are connected to your sense organs. The eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin are your sense organs. Sensory neurons take messages away form the sense organs to the brain and spinal cord. Motor neurons carry messages away from the central nervous system to muscles and glands. Glands are organs that make chemical substances that are used or released by the body. Muscles and glands respond to information from the brain.
1. Explain where other fibers carry their messages, and what these fibers are called.
2. Explain what sensory neurons are connected to, and where sensory neurons take their messages.
3. Explain where motor neurons take their messages, and what glands are.
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Parent Comments:
February 12th, 2019 Angela's Ashes
Name:
Date:
Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Neuron (Nerve Cell).
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Level#1
A neuron is a nerve cell. Neurons come in many sizes and shapes. In fact, one neuron in your leg can be more than 3 feet long! Neurons are the basic units of structure that make up the nervous system. A typical neuron has three main parts. The largest part of the neuron is the cell body. There are long fibers that branch from the cell body. Some of these fibers carry messages from other neurons into the cell body. These fibers are called dendrites. Other fibers carry messages away from the cell body to other neurons. These fibers are called axons.
1. What is a neuron?
2. Do all neurons come in the same size and shape?
3. How long can neurons be?
Level#2
A neuron is a nerve cell. Neurons come in many sizes and shapes. In fact, one neuron in your leg can be more than 3 feet long! Neurons are the basic units of structure that make up the nervous system. A typical neuron has three main parts. The largest part of the neuron is the cell body. There are long fibers that branch from the cell body. Some of these fibers carry messages from other neurons into the cell body. These fibers are called dendrites. Other fibers carry messages away from the cell body to other neurons. These fibers are called axons. Sensory neurons are connected to your sense organs. The eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin are your sense organs. Sensory neurons take messages away form the sense organs to the brain and spinal cord.
1. What is a neuron, and are all neurons the same size and shape?
2. How long can some neurons be, and what are neurons the basic units of?
3. How many part does a neuron have, and what is the largest part of the neuron?
Level#3
A neuron is a nerve cell. Neurons come in many sizes and shapes. In fact, one neuron in your leg can be more than 3 feet long! Neurons are the basic units of structure that make up the nervous system. A typical neuron has three main parts. The largest part of the neuron is the cell body. There are long fibers that branch from the cell body. Some of these fibers carry messages from other neurons into the cell body. These fibers are called dendrites. Other fibers carry messages away from the cell body to other neurons. These fibers are called axons. Sensory neurons are connected to your sense organs. The eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin are your sense organs. Sensory neurons take messages away form the sense organs to the brain and spinal cord. Motor neurons carry messages away from the central nervous system to muscles and glands. Glands are organs that make chemical substances that are used or released by the body. Muscles and glands respond to information from the brain.
1. Explain what a neuron is, what sizes and shapes neurons are, and how long can a neuron be.
2. Explain what neurons are the basic units of structure for, how many parts a neuron has, and what the largest part of a neuron is.
3. Explain where some fibers that branch from the cell body carry messages to, and what are these fibers called.
Parent's Signature: ____________________
Parent Comments:
Date:
Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Neuron (Nerve Cell).
*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!)
Level#1
A neuron is a nerve cell. Neurons come in many sizes and shapes. In fact, one neuron in your leg can be more than 3 feet long! Neurons are the basic units of structure that make up the nervous system. A typical neuron has three main parts. The largest part of the neuron is the cell body. There are long fibers that branch from the cell body. Some of these fibers carry messages from other neurons into the cell body. These fibers are called dendrites. Other fibers carry messages away from the cell body to other neurons. These fibers are called axons.
1. What is a neuron?
2. Do all neurons come in the same size and shape?
3. How long can neurons be?
Level#2
A neuron is a nerve cell. Neurons come in many sizes and shapes. In fact, one neuron in your leg can be more than 3 feet long! Neurons are the basic units of structure that make up the nervous system. A typical neuron has three main parts. The largest part of the neuron is the cell body. There are long fibers that branch from the cell body. Some of these fibers carry messages from other neurons into the cell body. These fibers are called dendrites. Other fibers carry messages away from the cell body to other neurons. These fibers are called axons. Sensory neurons are connected to your sense organs. The eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin are your sense organs. Sensory neurons take messages away form the sense organs to the brain and spinal cord.
1. What is a neuron, and are all neurons the same size and shape?
2. How long can some neurons be, and what are neurons the basic units of?
3. How many part does a neuron have, and what is the largest part of the neuron?
Level#3
A neuron is a nerve cell. Neurons come in many sizes and shapes. In fact, one neuron in your leg can be more than 3 feet long! Neurons are the basic units of structure that make up the nervous system. A typical neuron has three main parts. The largest part of the neuron is the cell body. There are long fibers that branch from the cell body. Some of these fibers carry messages from other neurons into the cell body. These fibers are called dendrites. Other fibers carry messages away from the cell body to other neurons. These fibers are called axons. Sensory neurons are connected to your sense organs. The eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin are your sense organs. Sensory neurons take messages away form the sense organs to the brain and spinal cord. Motor neurons carry messages away from the central nervous system to muscles and glands. Glands are organs that make chemical substances that are used or released by the body. Muscles and glands respond to information from the brain.
1. Explain what a neuron is, what sizes and shapes neurons are, and how long can a neuron be.
2. Explain what neurons are the basic units of structure for, how many parts a neuron has, and what the largest part of a neuron is.
3. Explain where some fibers that branch from the cell body carry messages to, and what are these fibers called.
Parent's Signature: ____________________
Parent Comments:
February 11th, 2019 Angela's Ashes
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Sunday, February 3, 2019
February 8th, 2019 Angela's Ashes
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February 7th, 2019 Angela's Ashes
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February 6th, 2019 Angela's Ashes
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Date:
Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The spinal cord and advocating for people with spinal cord injuries.
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Parent's Signature: ___________________
Parent Comments:
Date:
Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The spinal cord and advocating for people with spinal cord injuries.
*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!
Level#1
The spinal cord is a rope-like structure that is made of many nerve cells. This cord runs from the base of the brain down to the lower part of your back. It is protected by your backbone. The spinal cord acts as the nervous system's center for processing information. Most of the messages between your brain and the rest of your body must travel along the spinal cord. There are 31 pairs of nerves that extend from your spinal cord to all parts of your body.
1. What is the spinal cord?
2. Where does the spinal cord begin and end?
3. What protects the spinal cord from being injured?
Level#2
The spinal cord is a rope-like structure that is made of many nerve cells. This cord runs from the base of the brain down to the lower part of your back. It is protected by your backbone. The spinal cord acts as the nervous system's center for processing information. Most of the messages between your brain and the rest of your body must travel along the spinal cord. There are 31 pairs of nerves that extend from your spinal cord to all parts of your body. Alana Shepherd is not a doctor or a famous person, but she has made a difference for many people with a spinal cord injury. In 1973, Alana's son, James, injured his spinal cord in a surfing accident. At the time, there were no hospitals that could treat his type of injuries in the southeastern United States, where he lived. Because he could not get the care he needed at home, James had to travel a great distance to recover. Alana set out to make sure other families in the region would find the care they needed closer to home. Two years later, Alana and her husband, Harold, started the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
1. What is the spinal cord, and where is it located?
2. How is the spinal cord protected, and what does it do as a part of your nervous system?
3. Where do most of the messages between your brain and the rest of your body travel along?
Level#3
The spinal cord is a rope-like structure that is made of many nerve cells. This cord runs from the base of the brain down to the lower part of your back. It is protected by your backbone. The spinal cord acts as the nervous system's center for processing information. Most of the messages between your brain and the rest of your body must travel along the spinal cord. There are 31 pairs of nerves that extend from your spinal cord to all parts of your body. Alana Shepherd is not a doctor or a famous person, but she has made a difference for many people with a spinal cord injury. In 1973, Alana's son, James, injured his spinal cord in a surfing accident. At the time, there were no hospitals that could treat his type of injuries in the southeastern United States, where he lived. Because he could not get the care he needed at home, James had to travel a great distance to recover. Alana set out to make sure other families in the region would find the care they needed closer to home. Two years later, Alana and her husband, Harold, started the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The Shepherd Center is a hospital that treats people with a spinal cord injury or other nervous system disorders. Its mission is to help people with spinal cord injuries to become as independent as possible. Thanks to Alana Shepherd's hard work, the Shepherd Center is the largest hospital in the United States that treats spinal cord injuries.
1. Explain what the spinal cord is, where does it begin and end, and what protects it.
2. Explain what the spinal cord does, what travels along it, and how many nerves extend from it.
3. Explain what Alana Shepherd did for many people, and what motivated her to do it.
1. What is the spinal cord, and where is it located?
2. How is the spinal cord protected, and what does it do as a part of your nervous system?
3. Where do most of the messages between your brain and the rest of your body travel along?
Level#3
The spinal cord is a rope-like structure that is made of many nerve cells. This cord runs from the base of the brain down to the lower part of your back. It is protected by your backbone. The spinal cord acts as the nervous system's center for processing information. Most of the messages between your brain and the rest of your body must travel along the spinal cord. There are 31 pairs of nerves that extend from your spinal cord to all parts of your body. Alana Shepherd is not a doctor or a famous person, but she has made a difference for many people with a spinal cord injury. In 1973, Alana's son, James, injured his spinal cord in a surfing accident. At the time, there were no hospitals that could treat his type of injuries in the southeastern United States, where he lived. Because he could not get the care he needed at home, James had to travel a great distance to recover. Alana set out to make sure other families in the region would find the care they needed closer to home. Two years later, Alana and her husband, Harold, started the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The Shepherd Center is a hospital that treats people with a spinal cord injury or other nervous system disorders. Its mission is to help people with spinal cord injuries to become as independent as possible. Thanks to Alana Shepherd's hard work, the Shepherd Center is the largest hospital in the United States that treats spinal cord injuries.
1. Explain what the spinal cord is, where does it begin and end, and what protects it.
2. Explain what the spinal cord does, what travels along it, and how many nerves extend from it.
3. Explain what Alana Shepherd did for many people, and what motivated her to do it.
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Parent Comments:
February 4th, 2019 Angela's Ashes
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