Summary
Wake up and smell the coffee… or tea… or any other food or drink that contains caffeine! It's the most popular stimulant in the world for a reason. Caffeine revs up your metabolism and provides a burst of energy that many people crave—especially in the morning! That explains why drinking coffee and tea has become such a major part of our culture. Caffeine is found naturally in coffee beans, cacao (chocolate) seeds, and tea leaves. It's also artificially added to soda, energy drinks, and even headache medication. It's a stimulant, a type of drug that speeds up your metabolism. While caffeine is addictive, it's safe for most adults, as long as they use it in moderation. Kids, however, should avoid developing a java habit for now. Watch the movie to learn more about this popular perk-you-up substance!
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Caffeine:
- What is one new thing you learned about caffeine?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining caffeine.
- Draw or give one example of your own.