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What is Déjà Vu?! Instructional VideoWhat is Déjà Vu?! Instructional Video
Publisher
Be Smart
Resource Details
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:05
Audiences
For Teacher Use
1 more...
Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2015
Instructional Video

What is Déjà Vu?!

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Have you ever felt like you've been somewhere or seen something before? You won't get deja vu using this resource — it is totally unique! The video that explores deja vu and connections humans' brains make. Scholars see how our brains recall memories and how those and our senses cause us to feel like we've lived moments before. 

3 Views 0 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

memories, the five senses, the brain

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Video is very short and could fit into a unit on human body, the brain, memories, or the five senses

Classroom Considerations

  • Be sure your class members have a computer and Internet access at home if assigning in a flipped classroom
  • Video could fit in upper elementary class through middle and high school
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Utilizes high-quality images to help hold viewers' attention
  • Other links to resources found in description

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.2

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