8 Amazing Human Biology Facts To Build Interest In Biology

Even though we are born in our bodies and live in them all the time, there is very little we actually know about them. Complex processes are always running, and everything is not what it seems. Children are curious creatures, which means they are also interested in knowing about the human body.

However, if you don't have enough information to provide them with, they might lose interest. So, if you want your child to build an interest in biology, you are in the right place. We have compiled eight amazing human biology facts that we bet even you didn't know before.

 

1. We Are Born With Three Hundred Bones

Yes, our science teachers may tell us that we have 206 bones in our body, but we are born with 300. At birth, your body has 300 bones. Now, you might wonder where all these bones went.

The interesting part about this information is that these 300 bones eventually fused together to form the bones you have today. Some of the bones we have as babies are completely made of cartilage. Other bones in babies are partially made out of this substance. 

 

2. When You Sit On A Chair, You Are Not Actually Touching It

You're probably thinking this doesn't make sense right now, but give us a chance to explain. A basic scientific fact is that atoms that makeup matter never actually touch each other. This is because the closer these atoms get, the more repulsion exists between their electrical charges.

Think of this as two powerful magnets trying to come together. If you apply the same principle to your daily life, when you sit on a chair, you are not actually touching it. You just float a short distance above it, and the repulsion between the atoms helps you suspend.

Such electromagnetic repulsion is even stronger than gravity. We bet this fact boggled your mind for a minute.

 

3. Not All Your DNA Comes From Your Ancestors

We think we are a complete product of our ancestors, but that is not completely true. Not all the useful DNA present in your chromosomes comes from your ancestors. Instead, some of it has also been borrowed from other places.

As a general rule, the DNA in your body includes genes from around eight retroviruses. If you don't know what that is, keep reading. These viruses make use of the coding DNA mechanism of your cell that helps take over it.

We don’t know when, but sometime during our history, these genes also enter the human DNA. Now, it helps you perform crucial functions you need to do for survival, such as reproduction.

 

4. The Smallest Bone Is The Stirrup

Ever wonder where the smallest bone in your body is located? It is present right inside your eardrum, and it is known as the stirrup bone. In comparison, the longest bone in your body is the thigh bone, which is also known as the femur.

Femur is also one of the strongest bones in our body because it can lift thirty times our weight. Many people say that this bone is even stronger than steel. When archaeologists dig up old sites, the femur is usually incredibly well-preserved in the remains of skeletons.

 

5. You Have More Than Five Senses

According to scientists, humans have a lot more than the five senses we commonly use. These include sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. We have also heard of the sixth sense, but our senses go even beyond that.

Let’s provide you with an example of more senses. When you put your hand a few inches from a hot iron, you know that the iron will burn you. However, none of your five senses will provide you with this information.

That is because even from far away, the heat sensors in your skin let you know what the end result will be. In this way, other senses in our body can let us know we are upside down or detect pain. Experts classify other senses into:

• Equilibrioception: Sense of balance
• Kinaesthesia: Sense of movement
• Proprioception: Knowing where your body parts are without looking
• Chronoception: Having a sense of time passing

There are many others, but these are the ones that go beyond our five senses. You can easily test them out in your daily life to understand what we are talking about.

 

6. Humans Also Come From Eggs

Animals are not the only beings that come from eggs, because so do humans. However, there is a major difference between the egg of an animal and where we come from. Human eggs are incredibly small because they are a single cell in the mother and are 0.2mm across.

The eggs inside a female form when even they are an embryo, which means the very first moment of your existence happened before your mother was born. If you look at it this way, then we can say that if your mother had you when she was 30, on your eighteenth birthday, you could be more than forty-eight years old.

So, don’t forget that your life also came from an egg. The existence of that egg came long before your conception.

 

7. Genes Are Only A Small Part Of Our DNA

Most people have the misconception that genes dictate a large part of what they look like or the talents they have. However, genes are only a small part of your DNA. Instead, around 97% of your controlling factors are linked with epigenetics.

These are processes that go beyond the genes and significantly influence the way you develop. Scientists are now realizing that this portion of our genetics is as important as our DNA. There is a lot of research being carried out on these, and we will have more information on these influences soon enough.

 

8. Optical Illusions Are Everywhere

What you see of the world may as well be an illusion. When you see something, your brain constructs a model of those things based on the information coming in. This is why we have blind spots and other optical delusions that might hinder us from seeing something clearly.

We are very easy to fool, especially when it comes to our sight. Optical illusions, films, and TV all work by misleading the brain about what you are seeing. Because of this, even the moon looks much larger than it is and looks like it is in different sizes.

 

Some Other Ways To Get Your Child To Build Interest In Science

Human biology facts are not the only information you can leverage to help your child build an interest in science. Instead, there are many other ways you can use to get your kids interested in this subject and science overall.

We have listed all the tried and tested ways you can utilize with your kids. Once you do, they will have an aptitude for science and will be much keener to learn.

1. Keep Science Magazines And Books Around The House

Children take cues from the environment and then take action. For example, if you keep chocolates around the house, even if children are not hungry, they will still pick it up and eat it. In the same way, if you keep apples around the house, they will eat that and develop healthier habits.

Keep some science books in places your child visits the most in the day. It can be their nap room, living room, and other places in your house. Make sure these books are interactive and capture their attention so that they are eager to give them a read.

2. Watch Educational Documentaries With Them

One thing you must keep in mind is that children learn through imitation. They see what other people are doing and copy them. If you watch a science documentary where someone is exploring the outdoors, they might also want to take up this activity.

So, watching such things can boost their curiosity and cause them to take action. The content that children watch determines their thought and behavior. Because of this, it is crucial that you select the right content for them to watch.

3. Try Some Fun Experiments At Home

Anyone looking for a new activity to do with their child can do a fun science experiment at home. There are endless resources available online that will help you conduct an experiment by using simple things available in the home. It will provide your child with hands-on experience and allow them to develop an interest in the subject.

Make sure you select experiments that are easy to conduct, and you can also explain the phenomenon behind them. Your child will ask you lots of questions, and if you can’t answer, then they might lose interest. So, conduct research and then do an experiment with them that will help them be interested in biology.

4. Enroll Them In A Science Camp

Find a science camp in your area for the summer to help your child interact with others that are also interested in the subject. The socializing element will also make science fun for them, and they will be eager to explore more. Every region has various science camps going on that also depend on the specific branches of science.

For example, you can choose from space camps, robotics, physics, and more. Include your child in the decision-making and let them decide what they would be most interested in. Presenting choices will make them feel they are in control of what they would like to do with their time.

5. Go For A Hike

If you are blessed to live in a region with lots of trails, you can take advantage of it by visiting one with your child. It will provide you with endless opportunities to talk about science with your kid. You can talk about plants, animals, habitats, ecosystems, and much more.

Another thing you can do is play games while hiking. These can include anything from trying to identify different plants and animals to bringing a magnifying glass and observing. Your child will love this activity, and they will want to come into nature more often.

6. Get A Human Anatomy Kit

Science kits are available in many places and include every science topic and branch. If you want your child to learn more about biology, you can get a human anatomy kit for them. These kits have all the materials to conduct small experiments or learn about anatomy interactively.

You don't have to stick to biology, and you can get a kit on a different branch of science based on what your child prefers. They are available in every discipline, from chemistry to physics, astronomy, and much more.

7. Visit A Museum

Finally, you can have a day out with your child and visit a science museum in your area. There are various natural history and science museums that will aid your child in developing an interest in science. Some of them also have temporary exhibitions from time to time that your child might be interested in.

There may be biology exhibitions that can ensure your child develops an interest in the subject. We recommend you keep an eye out for these things so that you can take your child whenever need be. It will help you bond while also piquing their interest in the sciences.

 

Final Thoughts

These are all the amazing facts and ways you can use to help your child with developing a keen interest in science and biology. Children are curious and eager to learn new things, which is why it is good to start them young.

When you impart such knowledge to them, they will want to learn more about it and explore it themselves. So, if you want your child to love science, then begin with these steps. Once you do, they will automatically come to you to learn more about science and everything it has to teach.