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In this activity, learners investigate procedural memory. Procedural memory is the type of memory called upon when performing skills, learned behaviors, or procedures such as tying a shoelace or riding a bicycle. Learners perform a task that involves procedural memory and discover that repetition is key to becoming efficient at the task.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- hand-held rectangular mirror
- stopwatch (optional - for extension)
- index card
- worksheet (or list of questions on the board)
- copy of sheet with 6 different shapes to trace (or their own drawings to trace)
- copy of sheet with 9 repeats of one shape to trace (optional)
- copy of Mirror Image Experiment (optional - for extension)
- extra copies of shapes (optional - for extension)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- The Brain and Nervous System
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Human Senses and Perception
- Vision
- Perception
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Human Body
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Physical Sciences
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Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
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Light and Optics
- Lenses and Mirrors
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Vibration and Waves
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
Includes assesments for student learning:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, BrainU, 2008
Funding Sources:
- SEPA (Science Education Partnership Award) supported by the National Center for Research Resources, a part of the National Institutes of Health
- SEDAPA
- ARRA