Relationship to the National Science Education Standards
This mission aligns with the following standard identified in the NSES: science in personal and social perspectives. The chart that follows identifies how the mission aligns with this standard.
| Levels K–4 | How Mission Is Aligned |
|---|---|
| Personal health | Students observe the effects that stimulants have on the brain and the nervous system. They discuss the impact this information has on their lives and how they can use it to make wise decisions about their own health. |
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