Bouba and Kiki
Students can explore the Bouba-Kiki effect, demonstrating how people consistently associate shapes with certain sounds.
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Science level 5 & 6:
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Students can explore the Bouba-Kiki effect, demonstrating how people consistently associate shapes with certain sounds.
Science level 5 & 6:
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