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There is no good evidence supporting the effectiveness of cough medicine. Although marketing and consumerism leads to a billion dollar industry, research does not show consistent results. An episode of the ACS Reaction series explores the science behind cough medicine and the claims companies make about its use.
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Instructional Ideas
- Consider research from different types of over-the-counter drugs and compare their effectiveness
- Create a graphic organizer with the ingredients of cough medicine and their functions
Classroom Considerations
- Uses new vocabulary that you may need to define before viewing the resource
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes links to further information
- Provides an option for subtitles to assist ELLs
Cons
- None