C5 What functions does the skin have? (teacher instructions)
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Experimentation instructions for Experimento | 10+:
Background information on the content and practical information on conducting the experiment "What functions does the skin have? – The skin as a sense organ". This experiment comprises three subexperiments.
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Last update:
2020-02-06
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Description:
The suggested experiments can be carried out by up to eight groups of students. They are particularly suitable as an introduction to the sense of touch from a sensory-physiological point of view. These instructions provide notes for linking the experiments to the curriculum and ideas for further study.
The experiment comprises three subexperiments:
• How does skin react to touch?
• How does the skin perceive cold and heat?
• How does the skin distinguish between different temperatures?
Notes:
• Observe the safety information in the instructions as well as the applicable safety guidelines for your school.
• All materials mentioned in the instructions will have to be purchased directly from commercial sources.
The experiment comprises three subexperiments:
• How does skin react to touch?
• How does the skin perceive cold and heat?
• How does the skin distinguish between different temperatures?
Notes:
• Observe the safety information in the instructions as well as the applicable safety guidelines for your school.
• All materials mentioned in the instructions will have to be purchased directly from commercial sources.
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Learning resource type:
Experiment
Subjects:
Biology
Grade levels:
Grade 5 to 6; Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school
Keywords:
Health; Nerve cell; Sense of touch; Skin
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
Georg Frie, Prof. Dr. Claudia Nerdel for Siemens Stiftung
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2015