Memory

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Subject:

Arts, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

Exploratorium

Collection:

Exploratorium

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

This site dissects a sheep brain to show us the anatomy of memory. See works of an artist who paints entirely from memory. (Compare his paintings to photos of places.) Play interactive games that test your memory -- learn ways to improve it. Discover why some things are easier to remember than others (droodles game). Which facial features help us remember a face? Which image of the penny is correct? Try a mnemonic device called elaborative encoding.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Other, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

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