What exactly goes into the medications people take every day? Scholars learn about the chemistry of medications in the second of a four-part series on Pharmacology. Over the course of two weeks, class members complete seven experiments, watch multiple videos, and take a final test.

Concepts

protein, molecular geometry, polarity, chromatography, conductivity, molar solubility, medicinal plants, medicine

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss addiction and treatment options

Classroom Considerations

• Plan ahead as some of the videos require purchased materials
  
• Relies heavily on understanding chemistry and geometry

Pros

• Offers many resources including books, videos, websites, webquests, and more
• Connects chemistry, pharmacology, biotechnology, forensics, and more

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.3 RST.11-12.4