Bioelectricity: The Shocking Truth

All living things — people, animals, and plants —produce electricity. Each cell in the human body works like a tiny battery. We use the electricity to send messages to and from our brains. Learn how scientists are using the body’s own electrical impulses to help amputees utilize artificial myoelectric limbs!

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Ideal for Grades: 3 - 6
Duration: 15-minutes
Closed Captioned
Producer: Children's Television Workshop
Series #509
Series title: 3-2-1 Classroom Contact