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DISCUSS:
Why did it look like there was a hole in your hand? Any ideas?
Hint...
Try the experiment again. This time, find out what each eye sees by closing each eye one at a time (while keeping the other eye open).
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QUICK EXPERIMENT (PART 1 of 4)
Teacher: choose a volunteer to quickly read these words out loud to the class.
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Teacher: have the same volunteer say the COLOR of each word out loud. What do you notice?
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Now everyone try! Get into partners. Listen as your partner reads the words out loud. Then switch jobs.
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Now listen as your partner says the COLOR of each word. Make sure they get them all right! Then switch jobs.
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DISCUSS:
Which task was harder--reading the words, or saying the colors?
Why do you think that one was so hard to do?
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Grade 4
Human Body, Vision, & The Brain
Brain, Nerves, & Information Processing
4-LS1-2
In this lesson, students explore the brain’s role in receiving information from the senses, processing that information, and controlling the muscles to enable movement. In the activity, Think Fast!, students test their reflexes with two very quick experiments and one more involved activity. They learn about how we process information in our brains and then respond to that information in different ways.
Preview activity| Think Fast! worksheet | 30 copies |
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Blank Paper (8.5 x 11")
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30 sheets |
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Rulers
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15 rulers |
We suggest students work in pairs. Homeschool students will need a partner for the activities.
Each pair of students will need a table or desk.
Grade 4
Human Body, Vision, & The Brain
Brain, Nerves, & Information Processing
4-LS1-2
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