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How Quick Are Your Responses?
NASAAdd to list DetailsIn this activity (on page 134 of the PDF), learners explore reaction time. Learners will discover that reaction time can vary even for the same individual and that a disruption in an individual&...
Probability: Rock Around The Clock
PBSAdd to list DetailsIn this math lesson, learners apply the Monte Carlo method of simulation to determine a reasonable estimate. Learners are introduced to the problem of determining a reasonable number of packs of...
Human Traits
My Science BoxAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners investigate variations in human traits. This allows learners' natural curiosity about their identity to draw them into the study of heredity. Learners can...
Tree Tally
Lawrence Hall of ScienceAdd to list DetailsIn this outdoor activity and fun race, learners first find the most common type of tree in a forest site. Learners use a "transect," a kind of sampling technique, to estimate the number...
Basketball
The Actuarial FoundationAdd to list DetailsIn this math activity (Page 14 of the Play Ball! PDF), learners play a game of "basketball" and analyze the results of the game. Learners spin a spinner and record what happens in a...