Despite government regulations and improved housing quality, lead poisoning is still an issue today. But what are the implications of lead exposure to a person's brain and neural activity? Learn more in a video that uses animation to demonstrate how lead can affect an adult's brain — and more prevalently, a child's brain.

Concepts

lead poisoning, poison, water pollution, the brain, neurons, axons, dendrites, synapse

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to develop a discussion on brain anatomy or when addressing current instances of lead exposure and water pollution
• Have class members conduct additional research about the sources of lead found in homes and everyday products

Classroom Considerations

• Does not discuss the disproportionate number of economically disadvantaged children and adults who are affected by lead poisoning; consider addressing this issue in the context of the video

Pros

• Animation is both cute and informative
• Provides discussion questions and opportunities for extension

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2