Human Body

Franklin@Home: Human Body


Welcome to your virtual classroom for the Human Body! Explore the science of you. How do different parts of your body work? How does your brain figure out what's going on around you? How can you keep your body healthy?

Fun Activities

Try these Science Recipes:

 

Jelly Bean Taste Test Science Recipe

Open wide!
Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8

 

Brain Games Science Recipe

Play and learn!
Grades 3-5, 6-8

 

Be Well Science Recipe

Start relaxing!
Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8

 

Reaction Time Science Recipe

Test and see if you can get faster!
Grades 3-5, 6-8

 

The Stroop Effect Science Recipe

Trick your brain!
Grades 3-5, 6-8

 

Thaumatropes Science Recipe

Make a thaumatrope!
Grades 3-5, 6-8

 

Model Blood Science Recipe

Find out what makes up your blood!
Grades 3-5, 6-8

 

Brain-Mind-Questions

Your Brain interactive activities
Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Fun Videos

Enjoy interactive videos that bring science to life!

 

Fox in sunglasses

What is an after image?
Grades 6-8, 9-12

 

Selective Attention with Adam

What do you notice and what DON'T you notice?
Grades 5-8, 9-12

 

Al holding a stethoscope

Build your own stethoscope!
Grades 3-5, 6-8

 

Washing Hands

Learn how to properly wash your hands!
Grades 3-5, 6-8

 

Bad Science - Water

Do you need to drink 8 glasses of water a day?
Grades 6-8, 9-12

 

Bad Science - gum

Does it take 7 years to digest gum?
Grades 6-8, 9-12

 

Spark of Science Ultrasound Graphic

How Does an Ultrasound Work?
Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Supporting Exhibits

Take your exploration to the next level at The Franklin Institute!

 

Playing in the Brain Exhibit

Your Brain - What is the brain and how does it work?  Come find out!

 

Giant Heart - Explore the 'heart' of The Franklin Institute!

Reaction Time Science Recipe
How Fast Can You Think?
Fox in sunglasses
What is an after image?