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Obsessed with all things Engineering.
AMY
Wife, Homeschool Mom, Webmaster ...
Obsessed with all things Political.
RACHAEL
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Obsessed with all things Geological.
NICHOLAS
Son, Brother, 8 year old ...
Obsessed with all things Historical.
(especially Egyptian!)
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The Well-Trained Mind Singapore Math Greenleaf Guides Apologia Science AIG Science curriculum Story of the World
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Mom's Final Resting Place
Monday, February 04, 2013
When Mom passed away back in August, she requested a direct cremation with no services. She didn't care what happened to her remains, and after some deliberation, the ashes were divided among family members. (Yes, I know it's a little bizarre, but then again, what about my family isn't?) Anyway, my brother and sister-in-law (Todd & Melissa) live on a beautiful piece of land near the river. They chose this spot to bury their portion of the cremains and to place flowers and a memorial stone. I haven't been out to see it yet, but hope to be able to make it back over there when the weather is nicer. Todd & Melissa were married on this same property, but Mom was too ill to attend.
Mom always loved water, trees, and nature. She spent hours every day just gazing out her window at the lake in her own backyard. I really think they did a fabulous job of picking out the perfect spot that Mom would have loved...
Rest in Peace, Mom. Not a day goes by without missing you.
Our high school Advanced Biology / Anatomy & Physiology class completed our first dissection in last Tuesday's co-op class. Since the younger kids (who are also doing their own elementary level anatomy class) seemed intrigued, they also sat in on the dissection. We were able to identify all of the major structures and learn their functions. I have always had a passion for biology and have loved performing dissections ever since my freshman biology class. It truly brings science to life!
Brains are cool!
Squishy, but stinky! (Yes, that is Nick inflating a rubber glove in the background!)
The older students took more of a "hands off" approach!
Left & Right Hemispheres intact
Notice the Dura Mater in the foreground. This was removed prior to separating the halves along the longitudinal fissure.
Cross section showing the difference between the nucleated grey matter and the myelinated axons of the white matter.
Name: Amy Home: Indiana, United States About Me: I am a Homeschool Mom of 2 awesome children. This is my attempt at Project 365 - to chronicle our world through daily photos... See my complete profile
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