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Motor Learning
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In this activity (26th on the page), learners construct an easy-to-build device and test motor learning.

Mirror Image
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In this activity, learners investigate procedural memory.

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.

Mapping the Homunculus
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In this activity, learners will explore how the human brain interprets environmental stimuli.

Benham's Disk
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In this activity, learners make a Benham Top to explore visual illusions and optics.

How Sweet It Is
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In this activity (4th activity on the page), learners use their sense of smell to rate and arrange containers filled with different dilutions of a scent (like cologne or fruit juice) in order from wea

Seeing in the Dark
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In this activity (17th on the page), learners investigate why you cannot see colors in dim light.

Smell Match
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In this matching activity (3rd activity on the page), learners use their sense of smell to match pairs of opaque containers filled with various smelly items like orange peel, roses, or moth balls.

Thaumatrope
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In this activity, learners make an optical illusion toy from the 1800s to explore persistence of vision.

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

Pea Brain!: Explorations in Estimation
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In this activity, learners use two different techniques to estimate how many little things fit into one bigger thing.

Sand Paper Rankings
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In this activity (2nd activity on the page), learners explore the sensitivity of their sense of touch.