Discover the science behind the world's most popular drug. Scholars explore the neural effects of caffeine in an episode of the larger ACS Reactions playlist. The presenter explains how caffeine impacts different neurotransmitters in the brain and the physical consequences. 

Concepts

caffeine, metabolism, enzymes, toxicity

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils track their consumption of caffeine over a given period of time
• Use a graphic organizer to record the effects of caffeine on the neuro system

Classroom Considerations

• Expects an understanding of the role of neurotransmitters

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Emphasizes scientific vocabulary throughout the lesson
• Provides visual representations to add clarity to the presentation

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7