Thursday, July 3, 2014

One of my favorite questions...

Why do we have to learn (math/science/English) in home ec?

So you don't look like a complete moron. 

Case in point:


Sometimes 'home ec' or Child Development can lead you into a toy design career. If you can't tell this is a pool or bathtub toy. There is a fan in the tail to provide the locomotion and you position the tail for direction. You twist it to turn it on - but not enough to make this creature anatomically or biologically correct. 

Whoever designed this toy failed middle school science and high school biology. 

A shark is not a mammal. 
A dolphin does not have gills. 

I feel bad for the kid(s) who use this as a learning tool.

I love teachable moments I find in my daily life. They happen infrequently but it's worth it - especially if I can relate it back to classes. This is the fourth one I have found.
1. A large clump of overcooked/undercooked of rice crispy cereal the size of a large stone.
2. Serving sizes and McAllister's Deli cookies (the size of my face).
3. Hair packaged in string cheese
And now this.

Enjoy!