Old KS4 Science Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Understand the concept of reaction time
Understand the factors that can affect reaction time
Design and carry out an experiment to investigate the effects of different variables on reaction time
Analyze data and draw conclusions based on the results
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Words and meanings to learn
reaction
Something done, felt, or thought in response to a trigger or stimuli.
automatic
An action which occurs spontaneously, without conscious thought or attention.
collect
Bring together.
unconscious
Not aware of or responding to one's environment.
effector
An organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus.
Resources: Stopwatches or reaction time timers, rulers or meter sticks, PowerPoint presentation, whiteboard and markers, access to online research materials
Handout: Examination practice questions and answers
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