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1st grade science worksheet on the brain and nervous system with vocabulary definitions and questions about the five senses.
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The Human Body: The Brain as Control Center

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This printable science worksheet introduces 1st graders to the brain and nervous system. Students define key terms including brain, nerves, and nervous system, then answer seven comprehension questions about how the five senses send messages to the brain and why the brain is the body's control center. Suitable for classroom read-aloud follow-up or independent review.

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Science
Topic:
Anatomy
Grade Level:
1st Grade
Updated November 2025

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