What does it take to train your brain? Learners explore the question as they experiment with their own memory and motor skills. They attempt to trace an object using a mirror and then score their results over several trials. They then use their data along with the class data to make conclusions about the memory function of the brain.

Concepts

gross motor skills, memory, the brain

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use different shapes with each group to allow for comparison of data
• Have learners choose a variable to test such as gender or age

Classroom Considerations

• Allow time to prepare materials prior to the activity

Pros

• The publisher provides additional activities to continue exploring the topic
• Offers suggestions to help run the activity smoothly

Cons

• None