More info on Zahourek System of Kinesthetic Anatomy in Clay

Modeling for anatomy students

A new approach to teaching anatomy is aimed at kinesthetic learners.

It utilizes modeling clay and a highly detailed plastic skeleton. Students build three-dimensional shapes of muscles and organs from clay, and then place them on the skeletal model.

The Zoologik System of Kinesthetic Anatomy in Clay has a variety of hand-cast plastic models of skeletons specially designed for use with clay, with a half-size plastic replica of the human skeleton ('Maniken') serving as the centerpiece. Unlike other skeletons, this model is divided into systems and subsystems, each with its own characteristics.

The plasticine clay provides the primary means of driving home the lessons of how the body functions. This non-toxic, acid-free clay scrubs off with warm water. By rolling it into various shapes, students can manufacture a myriad of structures ranging from large muscles like the vastus medialis to tiny structures such as the lymph nodes.

The kits vary in price and come with instructions and curriculum guides. For more information, contact Zahourek Systems at 2198 W. 15th St., Loveland CO, 80538-3597; call (800) 950-5025; or send e-mail to the following address [zsi@anatomyinclay.com].

New A&P lab approach

Great new lab approach. Teaching human muscles by having the students mold them from clay and attach them to a basic skeleton. Described in paper Waters, JR; et al; Cat dissection vs. sculpting human structures in clay: an analysis of two approaches to undergraduate human anatomy laboratory education Advances in Physiology Education 29: 27-34, 2005.

Also has great references for papers on models vs live animal dissection in education.

Muscular system built onto plastic human skeleton Maniken figures purchased from Zahourek Systems

Rubric Maker!

New site (new to me) for making rubrics. Diferent types are available for different courses. Well written, but can be modified. A definite plus!!!
http://teachers.teach-nology.com