Are You Paying Attention? (7-12)

Attention helps people interact with the world and plays a role in creating memories. Get ready to pay attention: we will complete three fun attentional tasks and put our brains to the test!

Preparation:  Mirror, heavy book or item to prop up a mirror, shapes handout (please print three copies of the star and one copy each of the square and hexagon), data collection sheet (please print one copy), cardboard box, pencil, and tape

Expert: Karen Mathias is a master’s student at the University of Waterloo, studying how elements of walking can provide insight into an individual's brain health.