Grossology has Graduated!
It has become (drum roll please)...
STINKY University
Sessions That Impart Noxious Knowledge You'll Use...that's right, S.T.I.N.K.Y. U.!
STINKY U Classes
Do you love learning about the not-so-polite science of the human body? We host two live classes, taught here at Nationwide Children’s Hospital which feature some of the all-time favorite, but not-so-portable stuff that made Grossology so gag-o-nomically great!
“Yuckonomics” classes are geared to 6-12 year olds, though some mature 4-5 year-olds and some older kids (13-14) enjoy them as well. Do your kids think burping is hilarious? As long as bodily functions are amusing and interesting to them, they are the right age! Of course, fun-loving grown-ups get a kick out of them too – and often learn something themselves!
Yuckonomics 101: Circulation Investigation focuses on circulation, the blood, scabs, pus, and sweat!
This active class includes an oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange race, a finding-your-heart rate exercise, and the big, crazy Scab Wall Scrimmage. Professor Poof-a-Lot explains the circulatory system, “Mr. Rogers” talks about sweaty feet, and Coach Blister explores the layers of skin. We peek in on the soap, The Young and the Zitless, and volunteers help concoct some “Hollywood Pus” and brew a bag of “Candy Blood.” Ewww!
Yuckonomics 202: Digestion Dissection focuses on digestion, poop, farts, burps, bacteria, and (now) boogers!
This class features all kinds of sounds that come from the body, from sneezing to tooting and everything in between. Professor Poof-a-Lot takes us on a tour of the digestive system both with a model and with video footage of real GI (gastro-intestinal) scopes. Chef Boy-R-Doo-Doo helps us make his recipe for “Perfect Poop Every Time” and we learn why fiber is our friend. Volunteers will also make some beautiful “Bogus Boogers” and we all get to act out a giant sneeze. Gesundheit!
Yuck 101 and Yuck 202 each last about an hour and cost just $3 per person. Classes are by appointment and reservations are important as minimums/maximums apply. Please contact the Program Coordinator (see below) for details!
STINKY U DVDs
Our STINKY University CD-DVD-based program-in-development* has five sessions, each lasting 30-40 minutes, so they can easily fit into a class period or group meeting time. Each one will stand alone and they can be used in any succession, and include many of the things you loved about Grossology in an easy Do-It-Yourself format. STINKY U will be perfect for field days, classroom enrichment, after-school activities and rainy-day fun.
*UPDATE: There have been unforeseen delays in the production of the 5 Session DVD-based STINKY U program, and we sincerely apologize to everyone looking forward to the availability of the set. We will email an announcement as soon as we are certain there will be no technical turbulence! To join the list, just email StinkyU@NationwideChildrens.org and you will be kept in the loop. We regret any inconvenience, but a delay now is better than frustration later. It’s important to us that we do this right for you! There is some overlap with the live classes.
- Session 1 (Slippery & Slimy) unlocks the mysteries of mucous, the perplexity of pus, and the substance of snot.
- Session 2 (Poop, Pee, Burps & Toots) finds fascination with the facts of flatulation, the eureka’s of urine, the essentials of eructation (burping) and the details of doo-doo.
- Session 3 (Heart & Lungs, Blood & Scabs) explores the exchange of oxygen, the secrets of scabs, and the basics of brewing blood.
- Session 4 (In and On) reveals the vistas of vermin on your skin, the bacteria in your body, and the critters that crawl on your cranium.
- Session 5 (Sensory Surprises) insightfully inspects the ins & outs of odor, the adventure of vision, the tricks of touch, the heroics of hearing and the amazing anatomy of your auricle, plus some tantalizing tidbits about taste.
STINKY U will be self-explanatory and simple to follow, so with the disks and a bit of enthusiasm for all things slimy, you too can become an Instructor of Ickiness or a Graduate of Grossness! The rest is up to YOU!
Ready to hold STINKY University with your group?
Email the Program Coordinator at StinkyU@NationwideChildrens.org or call (614) 355-0679 for more information, or to register for a program.
