In memory of Cal Shearer
21st November 2024
Summary: What sorts of molecules drugs are and how they work, the stages and processes of drug discovery and clinical trials, the placebo effect and licensing.
Activities: Placebo effect activity, optional receptor/drug activity
Age: Please note, some concepts in this session may be challenging for younger secondary-school-aged children to understand and the session may need to be adapted slightly or allowed more time for explanation.
Materials needed: 2 tubs of hand cream, optional: (item with a hole/indentation in it e.g. cookie-cutter/glue stick, and modeling clay/ play-dough)
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