Demonstrations are free and appropriate for visitors ages 5 and above. Schedule subject to change.
No demos October 6
NEW SCHEDULE: Can’t get enough? Check out our new schedule for more hands-on fun!
Cow Eye Dissection
Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30a.m. and 2:30pm.
Have you ever wondered how we see? To take a closer look at the organ that helps us see the world– by dissecting a cow’s eye. How is it similar to and different from our eyes, and those of other animals? Learn the parts of the eye and how they work together. How do our eyes talk with our brain? Learn why we actually see upside down!
How to Become a Fossil
Saturdays and Sundays, 1:30p.m.
How do we know so much about creatures that roamed the Earth so long ago? Find out as we dig into the world of fossils! How do fossils form? And, why are fossilized bones so common? Learn the different types of fossils, and what they can tell us about ancient animals’ behaviors, diet, and even their poop! Hold and examine real fossils dating back 300 million years ago. What will they tell you?
Biological Sciences Building, 1105 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1085
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