Sensory Processes and Actions

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Objective

I can give examples of how animals process external stimuli and react appropriately.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain in your own words how our bodies use the nervous system to understand the world around us.

2

What are the three types of stimuli discussed in the video? Give an example of each.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

A dog hears a loud thunderclap. What might the dog do, and how does this show it processed the sound? A cat smells food in a bowl. What might the cat do, and how does this show it processed the smell?

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