Two children (Dinesh and Noor) found a cow skull near “the dock.” They were curious to know how old it was and how one could determine the age. At the teacher’s request they brought the skull to school. We, a group of 5 children with ages spanning 9-17 years, and the teacher, had some exciting, learning moments with the skull:
- We identified the eye sockets and the hole for the optic nerve.
- While looking at the teeth we had a discussion on the different types of teeth and why cows do not have all types.
- We saw where the cow’s brain had been. Some children had seen a human skull, which has a significantly larger space for the brain than cows. This led us to the topic of evolution.
- Someone asked how everything – flesh, skin, etc. – dissolves into the soil. We discussed how bacteria decompose those things and help in recycling food back for the plants. for the plants. Otherwise we would have used up all the food!!
- Finally, Moinnuddin took the bull firmly by the horns (so to speak) and “rode a scooter!
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