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In this activity (9th activity on the page), learners work in pairs to see how their perception of touch differs from reality. One learner uses a pen/marker to mark a point on the skin of another learner wearing a blindfold. Then, the blindfolded learner touches where he thinks the mark is located on his skin. The learners measure the distance from the guessed point to the actual mark. Learners can test various areas to investigate touch sensitivity throughout the body.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- free per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 2 different colored ball point pens or washable markers
- Ruler
- Paper to record measurements (optional)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- The Brain and Nervous System
- Muscles and Skin
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Human Senses and Perception
- Touch
- Perception
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Human Body
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Measurement
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Chudler, Ph.D., Eric H.
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Eric H. Chudler, 2009