Curated OER
Memory
In this psychology worksheet, students complete 5 short answer questions on processes involved in memory, forgetting and retention.
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Memory Development: Recall
For this memory development: recall worksheet, students name 9 pictures on the page, then, when the page is covered, name as many as can be recalled.
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Who says I can't be Sherlock Holmes?
Students create a "crime scene" in their classroom and have to tell what's out of place. The class is given a set of cards that are all face down and have to play concentration. If they get a matched pair, they get both cards. Whoever...
University of Washington
University Washington: Memory and Learning for Kids
This University of Washington site includes interactive java-based games to test your memory. There are also lots of in-class activities for testing concentration and memory.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: "Mad Minute" Tests Could Make You a Math Whiz
How well do you know your addition and subtraction facts and multiplication tables? In this article you'll learn what brain studies show about the value of memorizing and using such fact sets.
National Institutes of Health
Spatial Short Term Memory Pinpointed in Brain
Examine this press release to understand methods used in the science of psychology to pinpoint functions of the brain.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Super People: Memory Matters
Investigate the three types of memory: sensory, short-term and long-term, and explore tricks and techniques that can improve long-term memory. Conduct five basic challenges to test, explore and improve memory skills.
Other
Alzheimer's Society: Risk Factors and Prevention
An informative look at dementia, including causes,the different kinds, and treatments that are out there.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Miller's Law, Chunking, and the Capacity of Working Memory
Read this passage and study the chart to complete the five-question quiz related to the capacity of working memory.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Brain Game
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about short term memory, lobes of the brain, and memorization techniques. Take test using the skills taught in the lesson.
Curated OER
University Washington: Memory and Learning for Kids
This University of Washington site includes interactive java-based games to test your memory. There are also lots of in-class activities for testing concentration and memory.