Scientists have yet to find the limit on the human brain's capacity for memory storage, so the potential is limitless!  An animated video demonstrates how the brain places information in short-term memory. Viewers observe the importance of serotonin, protein kinase, and synaptic strength in the memory process.

Concepts

memory, the brain, synapse

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Add the diagram to science journals for future reference
• Discuss the source of serotonin

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of synaptic function

Pros

• Links to related videos for further learning
• Includes a full PDF transcript for ease of note taking

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2