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In this activity about the baroreceptor reflex (BR) arc (page 123 of the PDF), learners discover the importance of maintaining adequate arterial blood pressure through a role playing exercise.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity (1st on the page), learners conduct a series of tests to find out which of their hands is more dominant. In other words, are they right-handed or left-handed?

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners play a simple card game to learn the sequence of events in the transmission of nervous system signals.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity (18th on the page), learners conduct an experiment to examine memory.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity (23rd on the page), learners conduct an experiment to examine memory and learning.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity (12th on the page), learners investigate their ability to discriminate (see) different colors.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners calculate the width (horizontal diameter) of the blind spot on their retina. Learners make a blind spot tester using a piece of notebook paper.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 11 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this simple exploratory activity (1st activity on the page), blindfolded learners try to identify mystery items by smell.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity (1st on the page), learners find their blind spot--the area on the retina without receptors that respond to light.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity about neuron/target muscle recognition (page 44 of the PDF), learners arranged in two rows facing away from each other use string to simulate neural development.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 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, learners create a model of a neuron by using colored clay or play dough. Learners use diagrams to build the model and then label the parts on a piece of paper.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity (11th activity on the page), learners use their sense of touch to identify matching pairs of objects hidden in bags. Learners can also play this game with partners.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity (16th on the page), learners play a variation of the "I Spy" game to explore color. Learners work in teams with each team assigned a color.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity (13th on the page), learners complete a simple illusion trick to see through their own hand.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners investigate visual perception as well as plan and conduct their own experiments.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity (1st on the page), learners explore circadian rhythms by keeping track of their body temperature.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 4 to 24 hours
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In this activity (3rd on the page), learners conduct a series of tests to find out which of their eyes is more dominant.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this neuroscience activity (5th activity on the page), learners explore their sense of touch without using their senses of vision and hearing.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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This activity (9th activity on the page) about hearing demonstrates to learners the importance of having two ears.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 18 5 to 10 minutes