World of Life
All
living creatures—from the single-celled amoeba all
the way up to 100-trillion-celled human being—have
the same life processes in common. Discover the connections
between all life forms with a trip down the Life
Tunnel and into the exhibits beyond. Be sure to explore
the five life process galleries: Energy Factory, Supply
Network, Control Center, Defense Line and Life Source.
"From
apple trees to honey bees, we're more alike than you think."
Discover the different ways we all take in energy.
Explore how we all take in supplies and get rid of waste.
See how we all react to the world around us.
Investigate the methods we use to defend ourselves.
Find out how we all reproduce and pass on genetic information.
Learn how organs work together to keep your body in balance.
Discover one-celled creatures and how they do the life
processes.
Visit
this hands-on activity area especially for younger kids.
Squash germ invaders before they take
over your body! This game is inspired by the Defense
Line exhibits in World of Life.
Check here to find links to great
sites about biology.
Whack-a-Germ
Online Resources
