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Activity 2: Grades 5-8
Flies and Stereo

 

 


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 Life Science :
Stereo hearing in humans
Visual systems and the Stroop effect
 Physical Science :
Sound waves
Speed of sound

NATIONAL SCIENCE STANDARDS    (Grades 5-8)

 Science as Inquiry- Content Standard A

Students will conduct an investigation and gather observational data.

Students will think critically about the data and formulate cause - effect relationships.

Students will design an inquiry activity that utilizes a technological model.

 Physical Science - Content Standard B

Students will investigate sound energy and how it is transferred.

 Life Science - Content Standard C

Students will explore the structure and function of a human system for hearing

 
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