Find Your Way Around Without Visual or Sound Cues

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In this activity, learners play a series of simple games to investigate navigation without visual and sound cues. Learners will explore how well the central nervous system is able to estimate position based on information other than visual and sound cues. This lesson guide includes evaluation questions with answers and handouts.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Learning Time:
45 to 60 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 18
Resource Types:
Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Measuring tape
  • Timer (watch or clock with second hand)
  • Graph paper
  • Pencils (or pens/chalk)
  • Bell
  • Blindfolds
  • Candy to reward for foraging
  • Statistical calculator
  • Activity Sheets

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Human Body
      • The Brain and Nervous System
    • Human Senses and Perception
      • Perception
  • Mathematics
    • Algebra
    • Data Analysis and Probability
      • Data Analysis
      • Data Collection
      • Data Representation
    • Geometry
      • Plane Geometry
    • Measurement
    • Number and Operations
  • The Nature of Technology
    • The Design Process
      • Problem Solving
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Conducting Investigations
      • Gathering Data
      • Formulating Explanations
      • Communicating Results

Informal Categories

  • Physical Activity

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • hear
  • be mobile
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • MacLeish, Ed.D., Marlene Y. ; McLean, M.Ed., Bernice R.

Rights:

  • Public domain, ,