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The Science of Attraction Instructional VideoThe Science of Attraction Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:34
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Duration
10 mins
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Year
2014
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The Science of Attraction

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Chemical attraction? Yes! High schoolers will be fascinated by the science behind the romantic feelings. They may be surprised that the eyes act first, drawing us to take a closer look, and the nose acts next, sensing major histocompatability complex molecules. The ears also play a role, and of course, so does touch! This far-out feature can be added to a biology lesson on the senses or reproduction, or it can be included in a psychology unit.

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