Ready Aim NERF
Human Health and Behavior
Nolan Farber
- Grade:
- 4
- Teacher:
- Pamela Trelles
Nerf blasters originated in the late 1980s, so chances are you have either played with them or heard of them. They have become a safe and fun way to battle your siblings or friends. I personally love to play with Nerf blasters, so I decided to do a project that somehow involved them. This year I really got into Nerf blasters because I got an X-Shot for my birthday which helped give me an exciting idea for my SARSEF project. That idea was to see how different targets could affect my aim by creating different-shaped targets all with the same area. I look forward to sharing my project with you.
this is the best so winning
I love how you used neuroscience to explain your Nerf results! Your conclusion about triangles being ‘threatening’ shapes was very well-researched.
You are connecting psychology, perception, and brain behavior. I enjoyed your thinking about how the brain affects accuracy. You’re not just testing aim but also testing perception and attention. Great thinking.
What a unique way to combine a fun hobby with brain science! Your research into how the Primary Visual Cortex and Amygdala respond to sharp edges was very impressive and shows deep scientific thought. Well done.