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This is an activity about reaction times. Just how quickly must an NHL goalie respond to save a shot, and how does your reaction time compare? In order to figure out, learners must describe motion using a yardstick, a friend, and a little bit of math.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 14 - adult
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- yard stick
- a friend
Subjects
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
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Measurement
- Rate
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
- Energy
- Motion and Forces
Informal Categories
- Sports and Exercise
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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