AP Biology Final Project
Drugs and their Interaction with the Nervous System
Your task:
You will be assigned to group of 2 or 3 for your final class presentation. This will be your final exam for AP Biology.
*Many drugs affect the nervous system of the human body and have diverse effects. Your job is to teach the class about your drug and its biological effects on the human body.
Drugs that we will be learning about:
2. Cocaine
3. Methamphetamine
4. LSD
5. Ecstasy
6. Marijuana
7. Heroin
Topics that must be included:
1. Name of drug
2. Explanation of drug
3. Action of drug on the body
4. Illustration and explanation of the neurotransmitter involved on synapse and how it’s affected by the presence of the drug.
5. What body systems are affected with explanation of how?
6. Current Research or news article about your drug and the positive or negative effects of it's use.
7. Any extra information or pictures you would like to include to help with your explanation.
MOUSE PARTY: Research Activity
1. Choose the mouse that corresponds to your drug.
2. Take notes on how the neurotransmitters are affected.
3. You can take screenshots of pictures to use for your explanation.
Resources for Research:
How will I grade you?
Grading Rubric:
Name of Drug with Explanation (15 pts)
Neurotransmitter Explanation (15pts)
Action of drug on body (15 pts)
Illustration of neurotransmitters on synapse (20 pts)
Body Systems Affected with Explanation (15 pts)
Current Research or News (15pts)
Extra Information (5pts)
Images Knowledge of drug?
Read off ppt and not explain?(-)
All group members contribute?
Product
1. Powerpoint
2. Nearpod
3. Smore
4. Poster
5. Flyer
Or if you have another idea let me know
Ms. Avila
Email: cavila@sisd.net
Location: Socorro High School, Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX, USA
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