Thursday, January 4, 2018

Mammal Organs in My Kitchen

Not too long ago,Micah and Annalyse needed to come up with a science project and presentation about a land animal. They didn't have a lot of guidelines and they had freedom to play with different ideas. 

However, after less than two minutes of discussion about various options, Micah was resolute on dissecting something. It didn't matter what - just something. Annalyse immediately thought that was "so super cool" and before I knew it I was ordering a multi-pack of preserved organs from a cow and sheep.

Lord have mercy.

Because the pictures give a pretty good step-by-step, and because their presentation practice videos at the end give the general idea, you are free to skim along at your leisure.

Or not. 

Because maybe you're hyperventilating that they did this at our kitchen table. And maybe your heart is rapidly palpitating because you've recently joined our family for dinner and are skeptical about cross contamination.

Have no fear: disposable tarp, plenty of Lysol wipes, and hot water. Times a lot of times.

And, the good news is that I have a sheep hart and brain sitting on a corner shelf in my pantry. Apparently it's good for six months so there's no rush to dissect it now, but I sure do hope we remember before it starts to... to do whatever it is preserved sheep organs do when they expire. (!!)



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