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May 19, 2006
Students will be making their very own Chia Pets in class on Monday. Students need to bring in pantyhose and any decorative items that can be glued down, such as pom-poms, googley eyes, pipe cleaners, buttons, beads, or anything that sparkles and shines. The pantyhose may be used or new and knee-highs will work as well.
Posted by Larkin at 10:56 AM
May 11, 2006
As you may already know, the pig organ system is most similar to that of the human. But did you know major research is going on to see if pig organs can help ease the demand for humans in need of life saving organ transplants? Check out some of the articles below.
Researchers Explore Pig Organ Transplants
Scientists Choose a Transplant Donor That's Smart, Plentiful, and Kind of Cute
Organ Transplants From Animals: Examining the Possibilities
Posted by Larkin at 10:34 AM
As you may already know, the pig organ system is most similar to that of the human. But did you know major research is going on to see if pig organs can help ease the demand for humans in need of life saving organ transplants? Check out some of the articles below.
Researchers Explore Pig Organ Transplants
Scientists Choose a Transplant Donor That's Smart, Plentiful, and Kind of Cute
Organ Transplants From Animals: Examining the Possibilities
Posted by Larkin at 10:34 AM
May 10, 2006
The Pig Dissection Guide was posted yesterday afternoon. It is an extremely large file and may take as long as 5 minutes to upload. You might even see a blank screen/file...please be patient. Don't forget, after school study session tomorrow until 5:30. Pig test will be on Friday.
Posted by Larkin at 06:05 PM
May 09, 2006
This is a test.
Posted by Larkin at 10:24 AM
May 08, 2006
Posted by Larkin at 05:27 PM
Click below to download the dissection guides you used in class. The dissection guide contains very helpful information, such as the location and function of different organs.
Posted by Larkin at 04:41 PM
May 05, 2006
For those who are faint of heart, (or die-hards that just can't get enough), here is an excellent site for virtual dissections.
Posted by Larkin at 07:51 PM
As you know, our pig dissections begin on Monday. I will hold after-school study sessions on Tuesday and Thursday so that students can ask questions and further examine their pigs before the test on Friday. I will remain at school until 5:30 to help students, but please consider sending a snack or money for the snack machines. I can't wait!
Posted by Larkin at 07:35 PM
May 03, 2006
Students will be exploring the human body by participating in a pig dissection next week. As you may already know, the organ systems of pigs are most similar to that of humans and are becoming a major resource for organ transplants. The dissection will take place Monday-Thursday, with a lab test scheduled for Friday. Each day, students will follow an instruction and question packet to guide them through the dissections. Each night, students should review the packet, as its content will make up the majority of the test.
Posted by Larkin at 08:25 AM
May 01, 2006
This week students are presenting their organ system projects they've worked so hard to create. Students will present their digital presentation, explain their model and/or demo, and lead their classmates through the lab they created. All total, students will be instructing their peers for 20 to 30 minutes.
Posted by Larkin at 05:33 PM
