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The sympathetic nervous system's job is to prepare the body in situations that threaten your survival. Video 14 in a series of 47 about the body specifically focuses on the sympathetic nervous system and stress. The narrator explains how stress signals are received, transmitted, and affect the body.
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NGSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Shows some terms, quotes, and definitions; pause the video in these moments to allow classes to take notes, ask questions, and facilitate discussion
Classroom Considerations
- Video covers a fair amount of vocabulary quickly; turn on closed captioning to help learners follow and understand the concepts
- Assumes pupils have a good foundation of knowledge about the nervous system
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Video contains closed captioning in four different languages
- A table of contents can direct teachers to sections they may want to re-play
Cons
- None