Category Archives: Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy Practicals- Stackables that Teach: A Life-Sized Human Body Project- The Muscular System!

Posted on February 21, 2019 by

3D Learning in Anatomy… I’m HOOKED! This year, I’ve been experimenting with providing my Anatomy classes opportunities to learn the human body in different ways, rather than the traditional “I can label a flat diagram with all the correct parts” … Continue reading →

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What is My Process for Drawing Sketch Notes for My Students? Here’s A Step-By-Step Guide!

Posted on February 17, 2019 by

You’ve Used Prepared Sketch Notes & Doodle Notes But You’d Like to Create Your Own…. But How? I’ve been creating Sketch Notes for my students for several years (ever since I had a student in AP Bio whose first language … Continue reading →

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How to Draw an Anatomically Correct Heart the EASY Way! Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 12, 2019 by

Learning the Structure of the Heart is So Easy When You Can Draw It! When we cover the structure of the human heart, I like to draw it for my students as we discuss it. This is an easy method … Continue reading →

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Life-Sized Cardiovascular/Circulatory System Models!

Posted on February 6, 2019 by

The Struggle is REAL….. My students struggle because most anatomical diagrams are small and can be difficult for them to analyze. My class created big bodies with basic organs from an outline I drew for their Gallery Walk  at the … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Cute Thanksgiving Activity for Anatomy? How about an “Anatomically Correct” Hand Turkey…

Posted on November 12, 2018 by

Every Kid Loves to Make a Hand Turkey at Thanksgiving Right?? My students are in the middle of the Skeletal System right now.  Since they are having a lot of trouble remembering the bones of the wrist, I tried to … Continue reading →

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Intro to Anatomy & Physiology Review and Body Systems Gallery Walk

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

  Looking for a creative way to introduce the body systems in Anatomy?  Try a Gallery Walk! The first unit in Anatomy & Physiology is HUGE…. I mean really huge!! So, I decided to try something different to really get … Continue reading →

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Autopsy of a Dill Pickle- A Great Introductory Lab for Anatomy or Forensics!

Posted on August 29, 2018 by

  A Pickle Autopsy? YES! If you teach Anatomy & Physiology, you know the struggle of the first unit…. it’s HUGE!! … and jam-packed with things that are absolutely essential for students to know in order to be successful in … Continue reading →

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