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Brain in a Bag
This unplugged activity from Peter McOwan and Paul Curzon mingles computer science with biology. A group activity is used that mimics the firing of neurons within the brain. These trigger other neurons to fire – these can be compared to AND gates in logic circuits.
The ‘brain in a bag’ kits used in the activity contain some basic bits and pieces. The outcome of the activity is an ‘artificial brain’, capable of playing a simple game of snap.
The activity sheet includes all the required handouts and instructions, as well as background information relating to the brain.
The activity would work well as a starter, or at the beginning of a course.
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