Ward's® Manipulate Your Own Action Potential Neuron

Students use the manipulatives in this activity kit, developed by Teacher Carole MacMullan, to depolarize and repolarize a neuron as they model sodium and potassium ion movement through gated channel proteins embedded in the plasma membrane of a neuron. 

• Hands-on learning helps solidify an abstract concept
• Suitable for grades 10-12

Students manipulate, then restore the neuron to its resting potential state with the help of ATP and a sodium/potassium pump.