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This experiment was done to investigate the benefits of doing physical activity before students sit for an examination.
Hypothesis

Doing physical activity before sitting for an examination should improve the performance of the students.

Overview

The mind and exercise

Physical exercise is good for the health of our bodies and minds. Exercising helps us to improve our learning abilities by making our minds sharper and more alert. Research has shown that a short 10 minutes of light exercise such as walking, jogging or riding a bicycle is enough to alter the level of hormones and chemicals in our brain, to make us more alert and feel happier and more confident.

Scientific Terms
Chemicals, hormones
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Complexity level:
3
Project cost ($):
5
Time required:
1 day to prepare, 4 days for experiment
Material availability:
Easily found. Ideas for questions may be obtained from textbooks, past examination papers and the internet.
Safety concerns:

Ensure that the students engage in low risk physical activities

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