GAME OVERVIEW
( Nothing To Rave About: [ All | Ep 1 | Ep 2 | Ep 3 ] )
In Nothing To Rave About, students are asked to uncover why there has been a dramatic increase in the number of teens admitted to the emergency room after partying at a local dance club. During their investigation, they learn how ecstasy and other club drugs act on the nervous system.
This game consists of three consecutive episodes with a continuous storyline.
We recommend playing the episodes in order; however, they can be accessed individually by clicking the links below.
- Target audience: Middle School
- Game Format: 3 Consecutive Episodes / Single Player
Duration: Per Episode
- Main Subjects Covered:
ecstasy
neuroscience
club drugs
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Key Topics Covered:
[serotonin, memory]
[hallucinogens,
stimulants]
[toxicology, neurotransmission]
[gas chromatography,
brain imaging, daphnia experiment]
[vital signs, brain parts]
- Game Play Difficulty: Guided—Players advance through the game in a given order by means of a "turning the page" mechanism. Instructions on what to do next are given at any time.