Neurons as Cells
Find out how 100 billion cells communicate to form the basis of all our thoughts.
CURRICULUM
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Plant vs Animal Cells
We compare plant cells and animal cells under a microscope to see how they differ.
Experiment
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Osmosis and Volume
We look at the effects of osmosis on the volume of potato and the appearance of red onion cells.
Experiment
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Asellus Blood Flow
We use a microscope to examine the blood flow in the open circulatory system of asellus aquaticus.
Experiment
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Agar Cube Diffusion
We use coloured agar cubes to see how different shapes change the rate of diffusion.
Experiment
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Leaf Chromatography
We separate the different pigments in a beech leaf using chromatography.
Experiment
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Capillary Action
Water is added to dry and bent matchsticks to let us see capillary action at work.
Experiment
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Microbes in Milk
We examine the number of microorganisms in different types of milk using resazurin indicator.
Experiment
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Kiwi Fruit DNA
We extract the DNA from a kiwi fruit by mashing it with detergent, salt and water.
Experiment
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Photosynthesis and Starch
We demonstrate that both light and carbon dioxide are needed for photosynthesis to occur.
Experiment
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Heat Absorption
We use two cans, one painted black and the other painted white, to investigate heat absorption.
Experiment
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Cell division
The process by which two or more daughter cells are formed from one parent cell.
Glossary
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