Chapter & Topic: Our Nervous System

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Name: _______________________ Grade & Section:
Subject: Science
Date: __________________
Teacher Assessment

PARAMETERS EXCELLENT VERY GOOD GOOD SATISFACTORY

Knowledge
Understanding
Reasoning/Application
HOTS

Self-Assessment Rubric

No Understanding

Understanding of concept but not able to apply

Understanding of concepts; can apply but commits errors

Understanding of concept; can apply accurately

Parameters of Assessment

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KNOWLEDGE
Fill In the blanks:
1. _____________ is a thin membrane inside the ear.
2. A quick response to stimuli is called a ______________
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3.Breathing is an ________________ action.
4.The longest part of brain is ______________.
5.The _____________ nerves carry messages to the brain or spinal cord.

UNDERSTANDING

State true or false

1.Medulla is the lowermost part of the brain.( )

2.Brain is protected by the nerves.( )

3.Motor nerves carry messages from to various parts of the body.( )

4.Nervous system is only made of nerves.( )

5Cerebellum is situated between cerebrum and medulla.( )

APPLICATION/REASONING
Answer the following:
1. What are voluntary and involuntary actions? Give one example of each.
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2. How does nose help us to smell?
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3. Give two examples of reflex action.
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4. What are main parts of brain ?
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5. What is difference between motor nerves and sensory nerves?
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HOTS
1. Why we remove our hand if something hot touches our skin?
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2.If we are in a car and not wearing wearing a seatbelt our head can get injured
because of which we feel dizzy which part of the head got injured?
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