Biology/LifeSci Demos

  1. Demo the adaptation with opposable thumbs [Adaptation/Evolution.]
  2. Demo the adaptation of Darwin's Finch Beaks [Adaptation/Evolution.]
  3. Take the MOO out of Milk! [Lactose Intolerance Demo.]
  4. Demo the DNA Double HELIX with a Christmas Ornament! [DNA.]
  5. Bringing a fly BACK FROM THE DEAD! [Bug physiology and diffusion.]
  6. Semi-FREE Terrarium! [Student built terraria.]
  7. Crisp or Limp Salad? [Osmosis trick]
  8. Exploding Blood Cells!!![DRAMATIC osmosis demo!]
  9. FREE X-Ray Projector [A REAL look into a human's Body!]
  10. Science of the "Rap"[Use "rap" music to teach science...]
  11. How does Penecillin work, anyway? [Cell Wall structure and Penecillin]
  12. A Bill Nye Quickie! [Cell permeability - osmosis]
  13. Is Sammy Alive? [Student Investigation into definition of Life]
  14. How does AIDS transmit, anyway? [Card game simulation]
  15. What goes on in YOUR woods? [Habitat Investigation]
  16. Bodies telling Time? [Internal Clocking]
  17. What is Body Fat, anyway? [Body Fat Composition and origins]
  18. Bone Marrow? [Marrow Investigation]
  19. Bone Breaks? [How & Why do Bones Break?]
  20. JAVA! [How do Coffee beans get turned into such an elixer of life?]
  21. What is DNA Fingerprinting? [Use common items to simulate this complex topic.]
  22. Can Loud Noises Harm my Hearing?! [Hearing properties.]
  23. Demonstrate the production of proteins in the cell - STUDENT PARTICIPATION.[Cellular Protein Synthesis]
  24. What is meant by "animal communication" anyway?[Animal Behavior]

    Misc Stuff - Cross Topic or No Topic Stuff
    1. Persistence of vision - or Humming at your monitor.
    2. Do we really KNOW what we KNOW? [Examples of student Misconceptions - FUNNY STUFF]
    3. Why do Bar Napkins stick to the bottom of your glass?[Molecular Cohesion]
    4. How does a Clock tell time?[Clocks. . . Duh?]
    5. Are rock climbers NUTS?[Investigation and sport]



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