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Students from Kohala, Waimea and Waikoloa increased their knowledge of anatomy and physiology by leaps and bounds on June 8-9.

Maureen Combes, BA and Kristin Wohlschlagel, RN facilitated an intensive college-prep anatomy lab workshop for 12 eager learners examining both form and function of major organs and systems.

Students from 12 to 18 years of age worked hard, laughed and absorbed tremendous amounts of information via hands-on dissection, instructor demonstration, hardcopy and electronic resources, and individual instruction.

Specimens ranged from crayfish and frogs to cow eyeballs and fetal pigs, illustrating concepts of comparative anatomy. Structures and tissues were inspected in detail using the ProScope HRTM, the latest technology in digital microscopy.

In addition to dissection, students made 3D “brain hats” as a study aid, and played memory-jogging games such as Body Bingo.

The workshop was offered in coordination with The Kohala Learning Center in Hawi. Due to the enthusiastic feedback from both students and parents – and the growing waiting list – the instructors will be offering the workshop again July 10-11.

For more information, call Kristin (889-1110) or Maureen (494-4237).