Don't worry, this resource won't put you to sleep! Individuals learn about the advent of anesthesia and how it works. The video in the ACS Reactions series also explains the mystery still surrounding consciousness and inner workings of the brain.

Concepts

scientific discoveries

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science

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Instructional Ideas

• If available, have an anesthesiologist give a talk about the profession
• Provide cloze notes for pupils to fill in as they watch the video

Classroom Considerations

• It is advantageous if learners have basic biology knowledge, such as parts of the brain

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Shows drawings of the chemical compositions
  
• Easy-to-understand explanations help clarify the concept

Cons

• None