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In this activity, learners discover that the human brain is highly adaptable. Learners try to toss beanbags at a target while wearing prism goggles. Learners collect and interpret data and then have an opportunity to design additional experiments. This activity demonstrates how the brain adapts to new situations.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 1 pair of safety goggles
- Fresnel lenses/page magnifier (#406)
- 5-10 beanbags (same weight, shape, and texture)
- 1 target (a sheet of 8.5 x 11 paper works well)
- A wall with no distinguishing features that might help learners aim at the target
- Student Guide
- Individual or group data table(s)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- The Brain and Nervous System
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Human Senses and Perception
- Vision
- Perception
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Human Body
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
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Light and Optics
- Lenses and Mirrors
- Reflection and Refraction
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Vibration and Waves
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Physical Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
Includes assesments for student learning:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, BrainU, 2011
Funding Sources:
- SEPA (Science Education Partnership Award) supported by the National Center for Research Resources, a part of the National Institutes of Health
- SEDAPA
- ARRA