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Measuring Your Breathing Frequency at Rest
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In this activity about the brain and sleep (on page 138 of the PDF), learners measure their resting breathing rates. Learners will discover that breathing frequencies vary amongst individuals.

What Is a Neuron?
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This neuroscience activity introduces learners to how messages are sent and received by neurons. Learners use modeling clay and pipe cleaners to build model neurons.

Now or Later: The "Recency/Primary" Effect
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In this activity (18th on the page), learners conduct an experiment to examine memory.

Raising the Level of Carbon Dioxide in Your Blood
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In this activity (on page 146 of the PDF), learners will explore the effects of increased carbon dioxide in the bloodstream.

How Long Can You Hold Your Breath?
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In this activity (on page 142 of the PDF), learners will compare breathing rates before and after hyperventilation to explore how reduced carbon dioxide levels in the blood lower the need to breathe.