Science Worksheet · Grades 5–7
The Nervous System Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 5-7 on the nervous system. Students match clues to the brain, spinal cord, nerves, neurons, reflexes, and sense organs, then answer four short-response questions about how the body sends messages. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Science
Grades
Grades 5–7
Skill Focus
The Nervous System, human body systems
Lesson Length
20 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
The nervous system controls the body and carries messages between the brain and every other part of the body. This worksheet teaches the main parts – the brain, the spinal cord, nerves, and neurons – along with reflexes and the sense organs that gather information about the world.
Section A on page 1 gives eight clues, and students write the nervous-system term each one describes. The reference box names and explains each part, so students have the information they need to match.
Section B on page 2 asks the main job of the nervous system, how the brain and body send messages, what a reflex is and why it helps, and why the brain is the control center. Page 3 is a complete answer key with sample answers. The worksheet pairs well with the Circulatory and Respiratory System worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and trace a message from a sense organ to the brain and back.
Complete Section A independently – have students match each clue to one term.
Discuss a reflex and why a fast, automatic response protects the body.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Circulatory System Worksheet or the Five Senses Worksheet.
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The Nervous System Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 5-7 on the nervous system. Students match clues to the brain, spinal cord, nerves, neurons, reflexes, and sense organs, then answer four short-response questions about how the body sends messages. A complete answer key is included.
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