Control a ball with your mind! Using a headset with an electrode, learners adjust the movement of a ball. They develop an experiment that tests the involvement of the central nervous system in controlling the ball. The activity helps to develop an understanding of the electrical signals of the brain.

Concepts

the brain, the central nervous system, homeostasis, physiology

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils use a graphic organizer to record group questions and answers throughout the activity

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a Mindflex game for each collaborative group
• Expects an understanding of the brain and its connection to the physiological body signals

Pros

• Provides teacher notes to help facilitate the lesson
• Includes background information to help introduce the lesson

Cons

• None