An engaging visual presentation exploring the bidirectional communication between the gut and brain, covering the vagus nerve, serotonin production, and the impact of lifestyle on the microbiome.
An answer key for the Microbiome Mission worksheet, providing correct answers and sample student responses.
A student worksheet for the Mind Microbe Map lesson, including anatomical labeling, vocabulary matching, critical thinking prompts, and a food sorting activity.
Expanded instructional slide deck for teaching the gut-brain connection, now including stress impacts, SCFAs, and modern microbiome threats.
A detailed teacher lesson plan for high school biology or health classes covering the gut-brain axis, neurotransmitters, and the role of the microbiome in mental health.
A quick assessment tool for the end of a lesson on the gut-brain axis, evaluating student comprehension of bidirectional communication and the impact of nutrition on mood.