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Subject: Anatomy & Physiology

Science activity that transmits sounds through your body instead of the air
Radiohead

Listen to the radio in an unconventional way.

Science activity to design, build, and test a circulatory system
Re-Engineering the Circulatory System

Design, build, and test a model simple circulatory system.

Science activity that investigates deodorant's effects on skin bacteria
Salty Pits

Explore how different deodorants affect the bacteria in your armpit.

Science activity that produces musical sounds only you can hear
Secret Bells

Create a sound system for music only you can hear.

Science activity to explore a developing plant embryo
See Inside a Seed

Examine the baby plants inside the seeds we eat.

Science activity to observe the process of plant development
Seed Germinator

Watch the life of a plant embryo unfold.

Science activity that investigates the structure of the retina
Seeing Your Retina

Keep an eye on your retinal blood supply network.

Science activity demonstrating one of your visual system’s many idiosyncrasies
Shrinking Spot

Control the (apparent) size of a hole with your brain.

Science activity exploring the body's defense against pathogens
Skin Shield

Explore the body’s first line of defense against pathogens.

Science activity that investigates skin surface area
Skin Size

Get all wrapped up in a lesson about your skin.

Science activity that demonstrates sound conduction
Sound Bite

Tune in to tunes with your teeth.

Science activity that demonstrates sound localization
Stereo Sound

Locating the source of a sound is mostly a matter of timing.

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