Sense of position – world not upside down
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Visual illustration of the sense of position at work: child is hanging upside down from bar and is not losing sense of direction.
English, German
2018-04-22
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We know even with our eyes closed whether we are upside down or whether we are holding our head down. Yes, even with our head down, we can see things the right way up. Our sense of position is the reason for that.
Information and ideas:
Use picture as introduction to sense of position: children enjoy such situations like this one at the playground. Children can tell the class and teacher when they become aware of their sense of position, (e.g. when they are on a roller coaster).
Relevant for teaching:
The human body
Structure and function of a sensory organ
Reception of stimuli and processing of information
Senses discover the environment
Information and ideas:
Use picture as introduction to sense of position: children enjoy such situations like this one at the playground. Children can tell the class and teacher when they become aware of their sense of position, (e.g. when they are on a roller coaster).
Relevant for teaching:
The human body
Structure and function of a sensory organ
Reception of stimuli and processing of information
Senses discover the environment
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Biology; Personal, social and health education (PSHE)
Grade 1 to 4; Grade 5 to 6; Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
Elementary school; Middle/high school; Vocational training
Ear; Sense of balance; Sense organ; Ear (inner ear); Sense of balance; Sense organ
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