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Molecular Basis of Early Ltp (Short-Term Memory) Instructional VideoMolecular Basis of Early Ltp (Short-Term Memory) Instructional Video
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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6th - 12th
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Science
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:26
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10 mins
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Molecular Basis of Early Ltp (Short-Term Memory)

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Digital amnesia: forgetting information one easily finds online. Learn how our brains move information into short-term memory at the molecular level with a  short animation sure to make a memorable impression. Viewers observe a synapse strengthen with kinase and calcium.

3 Views 1 Download
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the brain, memory, synapse

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Review the hippocampus location and function before watching the video
  • Have students add the diagram to their science journals

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes prior high level knowledge of synaptic functioning

Pros

  • Requires very little class time to share
  • Offers multiple ways to watch online or with downloads

Cons

  • None

Common Core

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

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