The Brain and Addiction: A Science Curriculum in American Sign Language
See Demo Here(Grades 9-12)
Through the story of "Ann", a deaf high school student, students will learn:
- Basic information about the anatomy of the brain and its functions, with an emphasis on the Reward System.
- The function of neurotransmitters in the normal brain and the impact of drugs of abuse.
- The social, psychological and legal consequences of drug use and addiction are presented through Ann's experimentation with drugs, use, abuse and recovery.
- Real life stories of initiation into drug use, consequences of addiction and the difficult process of recovery are told by three deaf individuals.
For Teachers
- Optional student self-test questions.
- Teacher Guide
This product is suitable for both deaf and mainstream schools as it has voiceover and English captions.
This product is sold as a CDRom.
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