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What causes bug bites and other irritants to itch? Science scholars discover the body chemistry responsible for itching in the 130th video in a 143-part series. Topics include conditions that cause itching, the neurotransmitter that causes the sensation, and how researchers discovered how to permanently end itching.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Add the resource to an integumentary system unit
- Observe the class as they watch the video and keep track of the number of pupils that itch while they watch; use your observations to start a discussion about the urge to itch or yawn when someone else does
Classroom Considerations
- Review some basic integumentary system components before watching the video
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The narrator explains neurochemical processes using simple terms to help learners understand
- Video includes good reasons for itching, such as removing harmful substances or organisms from skin
Cons
- None