These three demos allow students to experience applications of knowledge of the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems by doing very short activities on themselves. They also allow the opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of using humans as test subjects. It is very useful for students to get the idea that scientific experiments do not have to be very complicated.
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Teacher Demo/Student Activity: Limit to Cell Size
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Teacher Demonstration
Cells require a constant supply of glucose and oxygen to produce energy. Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of a cell. As a result of this process, large quantities of waste carbon... read more
Teacher Demo/Student Activity: Bending Water
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Teacher Demonstration
In this demo, a polyethylene rod is charged by rubbing with wool. The charged rod is then used to bend a stream of water flowing from a tap. Different substances have different attractions for... read more
Teacher Demo: Bending Light - Part II
Categories: Teacher Demonstration
In this demonstration, laser light is bent as it travels through a sugar (or salt) solution of varying concentrations. read more