[Histonet] science for kids

[Lee & Peggy Wenk]

The NSH Histology coloring book can be found at:
https://www.nshonline.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?expires=yes&webcode=COEMerchandiseSearch

If that doesn't work, go to
www.nsh.org
In the blue bar, towards the right, click on NSH Today
In the box that shows up, click on Marketplace
The coloring book is about the 5th one down.

Price is $5 for non-NSH members, $3 for NSH members.

Please realize that they are 4 and 6 years old. They will not understand 
cells or nuclei. They will not be able to understand that their skin is made 
up of small things, too small for them to see. And that each of these tiny 
things have tiny nuclei/brains.

At that age, they can understand things they can "feel" or see, like bones 
(dinosaurs), the stomach (as in aches, but don't try to explain 20 feet of 
intestines that look like a big worm - they will take that image literally), 
eyes (they can see them), the heart (they can feel it). They will understand 
the brain as "their head" doing the thinking, not as a separate organ.

Lungs are somewhat iffy for the 6 year old - they will understand breathing 
in and out, any maybe the concept of a balloon. Kidney, liver, spleen, etc. 
are definitely out.

The Crayola website has some nice very simple drawings that can be printed 
out.
http://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/Human-Body-coloring-pages/

And for those wondering what to do for the "Bring Your Son/Kid to Work Day", 
the Crayola website has drawing for several ages - skeletons and organs for 
the younger kids; the cell, heart and eye for the older kids.

The other option for your nieces is an anatomy apron. Google it. It's vinyl, 
with outlines of the organs, and colorful organs that velcro onto the apron, 
in the correct location. Just a thought.

Peggy A. Wenk, HTL(ASCP)SLS
Schools of Histotechnology
Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, MI 48073

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From: "Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth)" <algranth <@t> email.arizona.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 1:49 PM
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Subject: Re: [Histonet] science for kids

> Emily,
>
> NSH has a coloring book that explains histology.
>
>
> Andi Grantham
>
>
>
> On Apr 5, 2011, at 7:14 AM, Emily Sours wrote:
>
>> I'm going to visit my nieces this summer and they want to know what I do 
>> at
>> work.  Does anyone know of a good book or website that explains DNA 
>> and/or
>> histology for 4 to 6 year olds? Just thought I'd throw it out there, 
>> since
>> googling it would yield way more than I can deal with.
>>
>> Emily
>>
>> A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly 
>> exhausted.
>> You should live several lives while reading it.
>> -William Styron
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