Jumping to Conclusions

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In this online brain stumper, the bottom half of a series of letters is covered. You may think you know what it says, but remove the black bar to see if you're right. This online activity explores how our brains try to "make sense" of things we see by looking for recognizable patterns. You'll also learn how to make your own stumper by finding the pattern of look alike letters in the English alphabet.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Game
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • computer with internet access OR
  • paper
  • pen or pencil

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Human Body
      • The Brain and Nervous System
  • Mathematics
    • Reasoning and Proof

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • use keyboard
  • use mouse

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Source Collection

  • Science After School Consumer's Guide

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