by STAO ADMIN | Nov 12, 2019
This demonstration is a great way for students to model the stages of mitosis. Images of the different stages in textbooks are static snapshots and many students have difficulty grasping the idea that mitosis happens as part of a continuous cycle.
by STAO ADMIN | Nov 12, 2019
This is a simple, yet extremely effective model of human lungs. Students are able visualize how the lungs, thoracic cavity and diaphragm work together to facilitate inhalation and exhalation. This model can be prepared before class to be used as a demonstration and...
by STAO ADMIN | Nov 12, 2019
Osmosis is the process by which the concentrations of two solutions equalize across a selectively permeable membrane. Osmosis is necessary for the digestive and excretory systems to function. This demonstration models the behaviour of cells in hypertonic and hypotonic...
by STAO ADMIN | Nov 12, 2019
This demonstration illustrates the importance of enzymes in the human body. Enzymes catalyze many important chemical reactions in the body. This demonstration is a visual example of how the enzyme catalase, which is present in all cells, but in highest concentrations...
by STAO ADMIN | Nov 12, 2019
Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, CO2(g), which contributes to the greenhouse effect and hence to climate change. Burning some fossil fuels also releases nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxides. These gases react with moisture in the air to produce acid...
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