Reaction Time

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 09:53

Source Institution

  • New York Hall of Science

Source Collection

  • TryScience

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Description

In this activity, learners explore reaction time and challenge themselves to improve their coordination. Do you want to move faster? Catch that ball that you never seem to see in time? Use a simple test to help you improve your reaction (or response) time.

Quick Guide

  • Preparation Time: Under 5 minutes
  • Learning Time: 5 to 10 minutes
  • Estimated materials cost: 1 cent - $1 per student
  • Age Range: Ages 4 - 14
  • Resource Type: Activity
  • Language: English

Materials List (per student)

  • Yardstick or long ruler
  • Partner to work with
  • paper
  • pencil
Subjects

Informal Categories

  • Games
  • Physical Activity
  • Sports and Exercise

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Human Body
      • The Brain and Nervous System
    • Human Senses and Perception
      • Perception
  • Mathematics
    • Data Analysis and Probability
      • Probability
Audience

To use this activity learners need to

  • see
  • read
  • touch

Learning styles supported

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities
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New York Hall of Science

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Rights

All Rights Reserved, New York Hall of Science, ©1999

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Comments

darrell
Add some spice to this activity.
Submitted by darrell on Sun, 10/03/2010 - 15:33.
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Use a $20 bill instead! Have a friend try to catch a dropping bill starting in middle!