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Curated OER

Remember to Stop and Smell the Roses: Olfaction and its Relationship to Memory

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners discover that olfaction elicits memory associations. They investigate how olfaction compares to other sensory modalities in the formation of memories. This is a hands-on lab activity guaranteed to build memories in your students!
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Curated OER

Word Connections

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the science of word associations. They take a memory quiz, read articles on how the brain processes language, explore the concept of false memories and create and illustrate their own original word associations.
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Curated OER

Brain and Senses

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students investigate the brain through multiple senses. In this biology lesson, students experiment with different activities involving taste, memory, touch, and sight to understand how the brain works. Students work in partners and...
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Curated OER

Brain Concentration

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students play a card game to test their memory. Special cards are provided, as well as clear directions.
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University of Minnesota

Mirroring Emotions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Do you ever give your class the "teacher look"? Without saying a word, they become silent and engaged (hopefully). How do they know what you're thinking? Explore the concept of nonverbal communication and how it relates to our...
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University of Minnesota

Virtual Neurons

For Teachers 5th - 12th
It's electric! Young anatomists use Virtual Neurons software to build, control, and analyze complex nerve circuits within the body. Colorful and packed with content, class members enjoy interacting with the nervous system...
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American Psychological Association

Using Psychological Perspectives to Answer Questions on Behavior

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Perspective is everything when it comes to assessing human behavior. Class members examine a series of statements and identify the perspective represented by each to demonstrate their understanding of different psychological perspectives.
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Curated OER

Brain Power

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, young scholars investigate the anatomy and function of the human brain. Students read facts about the parts of the brain and what each does. Young scholars compare the size of the human brain to that of other...
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Curated OER

The Musical Mind

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students go on a tour of how and why music styles have changed over the years, and discover where they can gather some insight about their favorite musical styles and artists. There are excellent websites imbedded in this lesson plan.