The "incredible edible cell" method definitely helps with cellular biology by allowing the students to compare cell parts to food. I really like this idea. it also adds some fun to it.
Valerie, it is sometimes hard to teach this content in a fun way. I agree this is one way to make it fun.
Michele Deck
I teach Cellular Biology as a part of my 1st term Veterinary Technology class. I can't wait to use the Incredible Edible Cell. The class will be at night and it is always difficult to keep the students engaged. This will be a fun way to learn the parts of the cell!
Lisa, night classes are sometimes the most challenging to keep engaged. I'm glad this activity is a match for your content.
Michele Deck
The method that I would adapt to fit the difficult content that I teach is the T-shirt exercise this would give help students with location of organs, and allow them to utilize directional terms from an anatomical standpoint.
The t-shirt activity is cool. We actually use facepaint markers and draw right on the students.
Jill, I hadn't thought of that adaptation, but will try it in the future!
Michele Deck
I am a pharmacology instructor, and have thought about making a large cardboard figure of a human. Have students write the name of drugs over the part of the body that the medication will affect.
Rachel, I really like this idea and will use it next time I teach pharmacology topics.
Michele Deck
The T-shirt or shower cap, maybe add different colors
The t-shirt idea is great! I'm looking forward to using this method next week. This unique idea will keep my students engaged in learning instead of suffering through lecture!
Ruth, I wish you much success with this idea. I have seen it be very successful.
Michele Deck
Christopher, you can find these at dollar stores.
Michele Deck
The T=shirt assessment would be best. I would also have them name the orgaans, bones, etc. and any other pertinent information about those body parts.
Jon, this is a popular method for the reasons you have listed above.
Michele Deck
T-Shirt assessment would be great to illustrate spatial relationship of organs. I would use the sides and back, too: different scanning planes in Sonography.
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