The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat Lesson Plan

Effects of Drugs on The Brain

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will conduct research on various drugs and their effects on the brain, discuss their findings in small groups, and will present their findings surrounding a particular drug to the class.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.8, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.4

Structure:

In this investigation of drugs' effects on the brain, students will begin unpacking this concept by conducting small-group research, completing a guided worksheet, and discussing their observations within their small groups; then,...