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5.7 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease. With limited funding for research, where should scientists focus? Young scientists learn about current research and create their own questions. They then decide the best areas to focus funding and resources to find a cure.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite someone from a memory care unit of a local nursing home to speak to the class
- Have students with family members with Alzheimer's discuss their experiences
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of genetics, brain structure and function, and mutations
Pros
- Uses high order thinking skills
- Relates to everyday life for many families
Cons
- None