Do+You+Doodle?+-+VM

Does doodling have an effect on your memory?
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When you are in a class that is not really holding your attention do you doodle? I know that I always have doodling things on my paper. Some teachers don’t let you doodle because they think that you’re not listening, but I read in a magazine that doodling might actually help you remember the listen. So I’m going to find out if I should really be allowed to doodle or not. J Doodle- Little sketches or picture that you do on the side of your paper Science World Magazine- Vol. 66 No. 2
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I predict that if people doodle while listening it will help them remember more. Doodling does help!
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 * 1) people People: 8th grade ( Science Explorer Class)
 * 2) paper
 * 3) pencil/pen
 * 4) Note cards
 * 5) 40 words
 * 6) Stopwatch
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 * 1) Gather Materials
 * 2) Have every person write their name on a piece of paper, and doodle on it.
 * 3) I will say 40 random words.
 * 4) They will keep doodling for 2 minutes
 * 5) Then they will write as many words down that they will remember.
 * 6) I will repeat this process again but without the doodling. I will say different words, and they will still have to wait 2mins.
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As i conclude Doodling does have an effect on your memory. It acctually helps it! More pepole remembered more words when they doodled. I believe it's because when you sit there not doing anything it gives your mind a more chance of daydreaming and going off on to other thoughts.
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Sometimes when I was saying the words I wasnt saying them loud enough so some people couldnt hear them.
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Thank you Mrs. Riffel for letting me use your class, and your room!
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