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Brain Power: Grades 2-3
- Ooey Gooey! Making Sense of Scientific Inquiry (Module 1)
- Brains in a Box: What Your Brain Can Do (Module 2)
- Sending and Receiving Messages (Module 3)
- Medicines and Drugs: What's Helpful, What's Harmful (Module 4)
- The Science Behind Smoking (Module 5)
- How Drugs Affect the Brain (Module 6)
- Materials/Contact
Resources
The lists below include resources for teachers and students.
Resources for Teachers
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
www.drugabuse.gov, 301-443-1124
This Web site contains information about drug abuse as well as a section designed specifically for parents, teachers, and students. -
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Mind Over Matter
teens.drugabuse.gov/mom/tg_intro.php
This Web site was developed to educate children about the biological effects of drug abuse on the body and brain. -
NIDA DrugPubs Research Dissemination Center
drugpubs.drugabuse.gov , 877-NIDA-NIH (877-643-2644; TTY/TDD: 240-645-0228)
Order our materials free of charge in English or Spanish. -
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
store.samhsa.gov/home, 1-800-729-6686
NCADI is operated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Many free publications are available here. -
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC)
www.enc.org
This Web site provides useful information and products to improve mathematics and science teaching and learning.
Resources for Students
- Friedman, D. Focus on Drugs and the Brain. Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books, 1990. Part of the "Drug-Alert Book" series, gives a good overview of the brain, neurotransmission, the effects of drugs on the brain, and addiction.
- Neuhaus, D. & DeStefano, S. Focus on Medicines. Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books, 1990. Part of the "Drug-Alert Book" series. Gives a good overview of medicines and how various medicines work with the body and brain to help heal.
- Perry, R. & Nehaus, D. Focus on Nicotine and Caffeine. Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books,1990. Part of the “Drug-Alert Book” series. Gives a good overview of nicotine and caffeine and how each of these drugs affect the body and brain.
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Neuroscience for Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
Contains information on the brain and neurotransmission, activities, experiments, pictures, and other resources for students and educators.
This page was last updated August 2008.
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Drugs, Brains, and Behavior - The Science of Addiction
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