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Make Up Your Mind: The Stroop Effect

Source: Scientific American Frontiers Lesson Plan

Describe how the Stroop Effect influences the brain's ability to simultaneously process conflicting information. Conduct a test where subjects are required to identify the font color of words that name a different color (the word "red" in blue font). Details »

Free Fall

Source: Dragonfly TV Offline Activity/Project

Examine the effects of speed and distance on gravity. Details »

Get Charged Up

Source: Dragonfly TV Lesson Plan

Discover that two objects with the same electric charge will repel each other. Details »

Yellowstone: Let's Go! Virtual Yellowstone Tour

Source: The Living Edens Lesson Plan

Define the terms geyser, mud pot, hot springs, erosion and uplift. Identify the geologic wonders of Yellowstone National Park and write a description of the geologic features to be included on a map for a self-guided tour for park visitors. Details »

Faster Than Sound

Source: NOVA Lesson Plan

Examine the Bernoulli Effect and conduct an experiment proving that a difference in air pressure above and below an object causes lift. Details »

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