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In this activity, learners work together to create a life-sized drawing of the human nervous system.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners conduct the "Stroop Effect" test and explore what happens when they try to complete two simple tasks at the same time.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this artistic activity, learners blow up a smaller picture into a larger one, by using a grid.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this neuroscience activity, learners conduct a simulation to demonstrate how multiple incoming signals influence the action of neurons.

free Ages 11 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct three optical illusion toys to examine how our brains play tricks on what we see.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity about how the body regulates blood pressure (page 117 of the PDF), learners make and compare measurements of heart rate and blood pressure from three body positions: sitting, standing

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity (15th activity on the page) about the sense of touch, learners use glue and cardboard to construct a maze they use with their eyes closed.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity (pages 26-29 of the PDF), learners investigate how they can develop super memories by using mnemonic devices.

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In this activity, learners cut, fold, and paste paper representing biomolecules to create a three-dimensional cell membrane with embedded proteins.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity about light and refraction, learners discover how a lens creates an image that hangs in midair.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity (3rd on the page), learners investigate circadian rhythms by examining how well people do with estimating time.

free Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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This activity (page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Exercise and Memory) is a full inquiry investigation into the effects of exercise on short term memory.

free Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners make a Benham Top to explore visual illusions and optics.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity about flight, learners explore how high they can jump. Learners dip their finger in ink or dirt, then jump as high as they can and mark paper attached to the wall.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes