Your Brain on Drugs
Review requirements for infographic project. Read project description and rubric (linked on Docs page of this DP). Research Phase 1: Now, it’s time to start your initial research. By the end of class, you should have found the following things. Stuck? Try this in google: effects of ________ on the brain. Make sure you are keeping a running list of the urls you reference in your research notes!
Research Phase 2:
HOMEWORK: None! We will do all research in class. Research Phase 1 and 2 are due at the start of class Monday, 10/15.
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Task 1: Brainstorm- What do you already know? What questions do you have? (5 minutes)
In pairs, brainstorm two lists. The topic is drugs and your brain (thinking about physical effects and neurotransmission).
Task 2: Introductory Videos and Notes (20 minutes) Now, watch these introductory videos from the HBO Addiction documentary. Add to your notes at least three things that you learned from each video. Task 3: Exploration Now that you have a sense of what we'll be looking for, take a moment to explore, and think about what drug you might want to choose to focus on. Here are some resources for you:
Task 4: FINAL NOTES Look at the list of potential drugs to focus on below. As of right now, after your exploration, which one do you think you are most interested in? Why? Potential Drugs
HOMEWORK: None, unless you didn't finish tasks 1-4. If you didn't, finish them by Friday. Move!
Sit with a group of your hormone only! This will make it easier to coordinate the next piece of our little project. Opener: Share with your group what the most interesting thing that you’ve learned so far about your hormone. Oxytocin and Testosterone (this should take about 30-40 minutes...so most of class)
Last 10 minutes of class: Discussion
HOMEWORK- Finish hormone study cartoon/visual if you didn't finish in class today. DUE: Start of class, Thursday. Serotonin Sharing
Hormone overview What are they? Hormones are special chemical messengers in the body that are created in the endocrine glands. These messengers control most major bodily functions, from simple basic needs like hunger to complex systems like reproduction, and even the emotions and mood. Understanding the major hormones and what they do will help patients take control of their health. Opposites Attract? Testosterone and Oxytocin Central Question: How much of our morality and behavior is determined by our hormones? Freewrite! Divide class into two groups- one for testosterone, one for oxytocin. Each group has to do the following:
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