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In this activity (18th on the page), learners conduct an experiment to examine memory. Learners will discover that there are two types of memory processes: the recency effect (short-term memory) and the primacy effect (long-term effect). Learners will analyze others' ability to remember words in a set by calculating the recall rate for each word and plotting this data on a graph to find a serial-position curve.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 5 or more subjects
- List of 20 words
- Paper and pencil(s)
- Calculator (optional)
- Graph paper (optional)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- The Brain and Nervous System
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Human Body
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Measurement
- Rate
- Number and Operations
- Reasoning and Proof
- Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
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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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Chudler, Ph.D., Eric H.
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Eric H. Chudler, 2010