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Human Behavior Science Fair Project

To Look or Not to Look

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To Look or Not to Look | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Ever wonder why humans have eyes that look different from other primates? This project will explore the importance of eye contact in different settings and cultures.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that eye contact is an important part of communication and cooperation.

Method & Materials

You will conduct this experiment in two different settings. Setting A will be in a place where people are not likely to know each other, and Setting B will be in a place where people are likely to know each other. You will observe the number of times people make eye contact or avoid eye contact for three minutes and record your observations.
You will need a stop watch and a data sheet.

Results

The results of this experiment showed that eye contact is an important part of communication and cooperation. In some cultures, direct eye contact is seen as being disrespectful, while in others, eye contact is valued.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting because it explores the importance of eye contact in different settings and cultures.

Also Consider

Variations of this experiment could include observing eye contact in different age groups or in different countries.

Full project details

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