Objective Students will learn about the structure of a neuron by constructing a model. Estimated Time 15 minutes. Preparation and Materials Pictures or photographs of neurons should be made available. Provide about a golf ball-sized amount of each of 4 different colors. Dendrites - Extensions from the neuron cell body that take information to the cell body.
Dendrites usually branch close to the cell body.
Axon - the extension from the neuron cell body that takes information away from the cell body. A single axon projects out of the cell body. Axon terminal - end part of an axon that makes a synaptic contact with another cell. Build a model of a neuron using different colored clay for the different parts of the neuron. Construct neuron models with other materials like fruit or candy and then eat it.