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This is a quick and simple demonstration about reflexes (second activity on the page). During a discussion about the brain and nervous system, the educator slams a book on a table to create a loud noise. Then, the group tallies the different responses or reflexes (i.e. twitching, screaming, etc.). This activity is one of several activities featured on this webpage related to human reflexes.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
Under 5 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
free per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 18
Resource Types:
Activity, Demonstration
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • A large book or other heavy object to make a noise

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Human Body
      • The Brain and Nervous System
  • Mathematics
    • Data Analysis and Probability
      • Data Collection
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Gathering Data

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • hear

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • Chudler Ph.D., Eric

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Eric H. Chudler, 2009