Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I

Learn how test foods for starch.

What chemistry determines how oil and water behave when mixed? Explore the mixing of oil and water and the density of liquids in this activity.

Why does drinking too much alcohol make people feel so bad? Read about four theories.

Ever wonder how fish survive in the cold waters of the Arctic and Antarctic? It’s partly because of a brilliant evolutionary adaptation.

Make a model of blood and learn about the function of each of the parts that makes up blood.

Learn about the properties of materials and the challenges of cleaning up an oil spill in this activity.

Temperature is an important part of life on Earth and life in space. This backgrounder explains what temperature is, how it affects people and how it is controlled on the International Space Station.

Spending time outside has important physical and psychological benefits. It can even help you learn better!

When you cut your finger, your immune system kicks in to protect you from pathogens.

Viruses can make you feel awful! This article explains how feeling bad might be your immune system’s way of helping you heal.

What's tasty, abundant and high in protein and vitamins? Bugs! Bugs feed about 2 billion people each day. They also hold promise for food security and sustainability.

Astronauts can experience bone loss in space. To understand why, you need to know a bit about how bones are formed and maintained in your body.

Using stethoscopes, doctors can use sound waves to detect various health issues. Learn how this device has evolved since it was invented in 1816!

Learn about the biochemistry of cooking meringue.

In April 2016, Let’s Talk Science volunteer Daniel Tarade donated stem cells to help a person who needed a stem cell transplant to survive. Learn what stem cells are, how and why people donate, and what Daniel’s experience was like.