I am determined that Moo's homeschool biology class that she is taking for early high school credit this year is a full and complete Biology experience. No holds barred. So, I hopped online and ordered a sheep's brain, heart & kidney; a cow eyeball, and a fetal pig (I ordered the 7-10 inch piggy, since the 10-13 inch piggy seemed a bit big and Babe-like.)
In preparation for our future dissections, I again hopped online and watched a sheep brain dissection. Then, as is the case with YouTube viewing, I quickly found myself watching a different yet related video: human gastrointestinal dissection (hey, I have an appointment with my gastroenterologist later today, so now we have something to chat about besides my upcoming colonoscopy.)
Anyway, I thought the different reactions that the girls had while watching was telling. Moo spent her time
grimacing and asking "Is that right?? That can't be right." (seems she was struggling with the ethical dilemma of cutting up dead people); while Ellie was riveted and
watching interestedly while eating a tablespoon of coconut oil.
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