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Exercise and Memory

We're Jada and Maurna. We heard that exercise can make your brain work better, but we wanted to know if working out really makes your brain work better. For our DragonflyTV investigation, we asked: Can exercise sharpen our memories?

How would you investigate this question?
Plan a memory test. What does it look like, what equipment will you need, and how long will it take? Now think about the exercise component. What kind of physical activity qualifies as "exercise" for your investigation? Do you need to grab some friends to use as subjects, or are you just testing yourself? Why? Track your investigation in your notebook and include your findings. Discuss them with your teacher, or go to Excercise and Memory to learn about Jada and Maurna's discoveries.