Speed of Light
Your Mission: Perform a reaction time activity using a ruler to practice hand-eye coordination and concentration.
- Perform a time reaction activity using a ruler to practice concentration and improve hand-eye reaction time
- Record observations about improvements in this skill-based experience in the Mission Journal.
- Metric rulers – wood, hard plastic, or metal
- For students: Mission Journal and pencil
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