IES Universidad LaboralSusana Herrero Canosa

A Brief History of HUMAN BODIES

• HUMAN BODIES EXHIBITION Created 1995 by anatomist, Gunter von Hagens200+ real human specimens

• Donated bodies are PlastinatedTissues replaced by polymer plastic through a

vacuum process.

A Brief History of HUMAN BODIES EXHIBITION

• Posed whole bodies reveal organs, bone structure tissue, and other anatomical features.

• Other specimens include limbs, blood vessels, nerves, organs, repairs (i.e hip replacements.)

A Brief History of HUMAN BODIES• Controversial?

– Origin of specimens?

– Cultural objections?

– Is it art, science, both, or neither?

Gunter von Hagens, 1995

Juan Valverde de Amusco, 1559

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A Brief History of BODY WORLDS

Previous HUMAN BODIESBiology & Geology Activities

• Cool factsWrite 3 surprising facts about:

The circulatory system The skeletal system The digestive system

• HealthWhat is the impact of smoking

on the human body?What damage does drinking

cause? What organs?What is the impact of bad

habits on your diet?How does practicing sport

benefit us?

Previous HUMAN BODIESPhysical Education Activities

• Study the functions of the human skeleton and muscular systems

Previous HUMAN BODIESEnglish Teacher’s Activities

• Write down the cool facts of every system to be exhibited in the School’s corridors.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCESICT, games and quizzes

HUMAN BODIES working together: Our Conclusions

Our Pictures & Experience