Amazing Experience

I was provided an amazing opportunity this week. A friend of mine teaches Forensic Science to juniors and seniors in our building. She was able to have a guest speaker from the local medical examiner's office come in to that class and talk to them about what they do and some basic forensic information. During their discussion, they mentioned the importance of autopsies. The students were very interested and Brenda (teacher) and I were invited to view an autopsy. So, there it was, bright and early Monday morning we headed down to the morgue. We were able to view 2 autopsies that morning, one external and one complete. I can honestly say it was an absolutely amazing experience. I was able to take the information back to my students and share with them what we had seen. I have mostly sophomores and freshman, but they were so intrigued. I think that discussing this with them, many of them may find that they want to venture into some of the other science electives and maybe even dive into that forensics course. It was something that I will never forget and my students continued to ask questions throughout the week. I'm sure more will arise over the weekend also!