Learning Map
ScienceThe Human Bodyusually ages 9–11

The Nervous System

Understand that the nervous system has two parts — the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and nerves that branch throughout the body — and that nerve signals travel at high speed to coordinate senses, thought, and movement

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Can your child explain how a message travels from their finger to their brain when they touch something hot, and then back to their hand to pull it away?

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Builds on
The Brain Controls the Bodyages 5–7Detailed nervous system builds on knowing the brain is the body's control centre
How the Eye Worksages 7–9Understanding central/peripheral nervous system builds on knowing how eye sends signals via optic nerve
Senses, Brain & Responsesages 9–10Exploratory nervous system detail complements curriculum senses/brain/response topic (US G4)
The Nervous Systemthis skill · ages 9–11
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Neurons & Brain Structureages 11–13Advanced neuroscience covering synapse function and neurotransmission depends on nervous system basics

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Curriculum alignment

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This skill sits outside the F–6 Australian Curriculum — no candidate code matched (v0.1). No NSW K–6 outcome code matched (v0.1). No Victorian Curriculum 2.0 code matched (v0.1).

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