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Digital amnesia: forgetting information one easily finds online. Learn how our brains move information into short-term memory at the molecular level with a short animation sure to make a memorable impression. Viewers observe a synapse strengthen with kinase and calcium.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Designed
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Instructional Ideas
- Review the hippocampus location and function before watching the video
- Have students add the diagram to their science journals
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes prior high level knowledge of synaptic functioning
Pros
- Requires very little class time to share
- Offers multiple ways to watch online or with downloads
Cons
- None