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Memory Items Lesson PlanMemory Items Lesson Plan
Publisher
University of Minnesota
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Grade
4th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 day
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2016
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Memory Items

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Ready to have an "unforgettable" time in science class? Try a fun and insightful activity, suitable for a wide age group of learners. Explore how human memory works when pupils try to remember objects they've seen before comparing the results to how many objects they remember once they touch and discuss them. The guide contains tips for execution, extension, and printables.

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Concepts

the brain, memory, experimental design, graphing data, the hippocampus, the cerebral cortex, mnemonic devices

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Try introducing all new items into the Touch-and-Talk activity to further control the data
  • Plan works well for large and small groups, depending upon how many trays you want to prepare

Classroom Considerations

  • Keep in mind the age of students when selecting items for the trays

Pros

  • A great find, the lab works for pupils in a variety of age groups and ability levels
  • The step-by-step guide provides everything needed
  • The lesson's content is engaging, and teachers can assess learning in multiple ways

Cons

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