For the Classroom

Pom Pom Potential

  • Published20 Apr 2016
  • Reviewed20 Apr 2016
  • Source University of Utah

Demonstrate how an action potential travels down a neuron with this hands-on activity.

Act it out! In this activity created by the Genetic Science Learning Center students perform the process of an action potential traveling down a neuron with pom-poms and candy.

Access Pom Pom Potential at the University of Utah.

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Related Topics Neurons Cells & Circuits Brain Anatomy & Function

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