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Applied Science - Science and Math (4C)
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Applied Science - Science and Math (4C)
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PROBLEM: How do people perceive things?
PREDICTION:
PROCEDURE: This experiment has 2 parts.
MATERIALS: 4 different shapes per group
You have 4 shapes. Have your partner close their eyes and put their palm out and rest it on the table. Choose one of the shapes and with "normal" pressure, imprint the shape on the palm of your partners hand. Record what they call it. Repeat the experiment 5 more times with different shapes. Your partner will repeat the experiment with you. Write down what they called it.
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FINGER |
ACTUAL |
PALM |
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your result:_____ out of 6 were correct
partners result:_____ out of 6 were correct
CONCLUSION:
Look at your results. Describe the difference between putting the item on the palm and using your fingers?
Why is there a difference?
Are the class results similar to your findings?
