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The Biology of ADHD

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High schoolers investigate the biology of ADHD and its implications upon the formation and treatment of the disease. They draw and label the parts of a neuron. Also, they describe the neurotransmission cycle. Students create a list of pros and cons to the use of medication for treatment.

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adhd, Biology, neurons, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Research

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