Grade Level: 5 - 8
Age Range: 10 - 13
Lesson Length: 1 class
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Neurons transfer information by releasing neurotransmitters across the synapse or space between neurons.
Students model the chemical communication between pre-synaptic and post-synaptic neurons by transferring cotton-ball neurotransmitters between human neurons.