The Molecules of Life Project flows creatively with Motilin. Monday, the 15th October in Mrs Grant’s second grade class at Oxford Elementary School, thanks to the Motilin Maidens, Becka Viau (BA, NSCAD) and Karen Schurman (BSc SMU), all eyes were drawn into the intestine as hands squeezed mimicking the peristalsis motion of the digestive tube. [...]
Wednesday, December 13th, 2006, Halifax, NS, 2nd graders captured a Jararaca snake in Brazil as they were transported to 1949 and the event of the discovery of Bradykinin, thanks to Stephanie Melanson (BSc DAL) and Emmelyne Pornillos (MDes NSCADU). All were intrigued as Emmelyne traced the silhouette of a volunteer student on a large piece [...]
Friday, November 24th, 2006, Halifax, NS, 2nd graders grasped their kidneys and learned about vasopressin, thanks to an impressive performance by three MLP students Katie Nizio (BSc SMU), Anna Sprague (MFA Concordia) and Cody Stephenson (MFA NSCAD). Starting out with basic questions about water its importance in the body, particularly in blood, Katie brought us [...]
The Molecules of Life Project feels its blood pressure rise with Angiotensin Wednesday the 15th November in Mrs Grant’s second grade class at Oxford Elementary School, Amy Trottier (BSc DAL) was asked to pump up the peptide jam solo. Providing a solid background on the circulatory system and that most important muscle the heart, Amy [...]
Molecules of Life and l’École de Manga Japonais de Montreal (The Montreal Manga School) team
The following video is intended primarily as an aid for elementary school teachers and parents to fa
The following video is intended primarily as an aid for elementary school teachers and parents to fa
May 28, 2012 in Resource for teachers
This introduction to photosynthesis engages students to explore the vegetal world through the extraction from spinach of the green pigment chlorophyll, which is used to paint ‘watercolor-like’ pictures. See what happens when the green pictures are observed under the light of a UV lamp.
Pdf version of the guide : Chlorophyll
May 28, 2012 in Resource for teachers
The role of digestive enzymes in the digestive system is introduced through discussion and activities on food composition. Proteins, carbohydrates and fats, all may be found in various foods. Exploring the break down of starch to sugar, students perform the starch-iodide test. Mosaics are made to depict the different compositions of molecules of food.
Pdf version : Digestive Enzymes
May 28, 2012 in Resource for teachers
Students travel into the substructure of the nose down to the molecular level, where they encounter G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). The diversity of these receptors accounts for differences in our sense of smell, as explored through an interactive smelling of unknowns game. Students will then create their own models of the GPCR structure and learn about mobiles in a fun art activity.
You may download the GPCR’s illustrated guide in pdf here : GPCRs
