Sometimes different parts of the brain disagree. See what this disagreement looks like using a remote learning resource to experience how brains often take shortcuts. Pupils complete the activity, observe their results, and then read about the science behind them. 

Concepts

the brain, cognitive development, color recognition, the nervous system, the central nervous system

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils complete the color challenge in pairs and compare results
• Create a box-and-whisker plot for each data set and compare the shape and spread of the data
• Works well as a remote learning or in-class exercise

Classroom Considerations

• A basic understanding of the function of the brain is helpful

Pros

• Uses an investigation to demonstrate the concept
• Offers options to supplement the lesson

Cons

• None