Nervous system diagram worksheet for Grade 5 science

🧠 Topic Summary

The nervous system is like your body's command center! It's made up of the brain, spinal cord, and a huge network of nerves. These nerves carry messages back and forth between your brain and the rest of your body, allowing you to feel, move, and think. Think of it like a super-fast mail service that helps you react to the world around you. This worksheet will help you understand the parts of the nervous system and how they work together.

🧠 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the following terms with their definitions:

1. Neuron
2. Brain
3. Spinal Cord
4. Nerves
5. Response

Definitions:

1. A bundle of fibers that transmits signals throughout the body.
2. The control center of the body.
3. A reaction to a stimulus.
4. A long, thin bundle of nervous tissue that extends from the brain.
5. A nerve cell that transmits electrical signals.

(Write the number of the correct definition next to each term)

🧠 Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the following sentences using the words provided:

(Brain, Nerves, Spinal Cord, Signals, Neurons)

1. The _________ is the main control center of the body.
2. __________ carry messages throughout the body.
3. The __________ connects the brain to the rest of the body.
4. __________ are transmitted through the nervous system.
5. __________ are the cells that make up the nervous system.

🧠 Part C: Critical Thinking

Imagine you touch a hot stove. Describe what happens in your nervous system that allows you to quickly pull your hand away. 🖐️