1. Sheep Brain Dissection
Nervous System

2. State Standard
22) Describe the location, structures, and primary functions of the anatomical parts of the central nervous system. Explain the importance of cerebral spinal fluid and its connection to circulation, the phenomenon of the blood-brain barrier within the brain, and white and gray matter in the brain.

3. Objectives Students will be able to…
Identify the structures of the human brain by using the sheep brain
Safely perform a dissection of brain tissue.

4. Welcome Surgeons in Training !
During this lab we will be acting as surgeons in training.
We will wear the proper equipment (gloves)
We will be performing a surgical scrub on our hands
We will follow along with a dissection video and dissect your very own Sheep brain!

5. Before we begin! Set up your operating room
Clear your desk of everything
Cover a large square of your desk with paper towels
You will need a dissection tray (OR table)
You will need dissection tools
I will provide you with your patient (pig heart)
Make sure that you are only touching the kidney with gloves
YES they DO STINK –that is preserving fluid

6. During this activity you will follow proper safety procedures this means
Be careful with any tools that are sharp (they will cut/stab you)
Make sure everyone is clear of the area you are cutting before you begin
Protect yourself and your partner
Absolutely no playing around! If you do you will be asked to leave the activity
Keep your area clean (these are you desk don’t get nasty pig juice on them)
Clean your desk with a Clorox wipe when we get done
AND NO YOU CAN NOT TAKE THE BRAIN HOME OR OUT OF THE ROOM!

7. Dissection Video
Follow along with the video, I will be coming around and helping as your need it. I can also take pictures with your phones that you can use for your portfolios since your hands will be yucky. Please raise your hand if you need assistance Once finished dispose of your kidney and supplies in the correct place and remove your gloves, then complete the review questions individually

8. Discussion Questions
After cleaning up your OR room, get out a piece of paper and individually…..
Complete the brain labeling activity (next slide)
Complete review questions (6,8,9,10 on p. 155) matching (1-10 p. 156)
Complete a lab review summary to add to your portfolios (follow the portfolio instructions)