Our Exhibits | Investigate Health!
Investigate Health! gives visitors the opportunity to peek into a world of research devoted to studying the factors that impact our health and to discover how we have the power to affect our own wellness. Perform hands-on learning experiments to test and see for yourself why health experts tell us to buckle our seatbelts, wash our hands, put on our sunscreen, and more.
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Crash Test DemonstrationsSee the difference a seatbelt and booster seat make for passenger safety. Watch the effects of a car crash on a dummy in a simulated car interior. View crash test videos in slow motion. Crash test demonstrations Tuesday–Saturday 10:15 am, 12:45 pm, and 3:45 pm
The LabProbe deeper into the science of behind our health by performing facilitated experiments using microscopes and other scientific equipment. Live experiments in The Lab Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 1:30–3:30 pm
Hand WashingProve to yourself that washing hands does remove germs, and learn which spots you tend to miss!
StressDiscover how mental stress affects your body. Experiment with the mind-body connection as you practice relaxation techniques.
AllergiesUse a microscope to study live dust mites, a common cause of allergies.
SunscreenUse a special camera that demonstrates how sunscreen protects your skin from ultraviolet light. |
PRINCIPAL SPONSOR for Research Resources of the National Institutes of Health
Handwashing photo ©studioxanadeux.com. Goggles photo ©Kelly Chang |
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