To wrap up their study of the nervous system, anatomy students delved into the fascinating world of sensory perception. Through creative activities like color blindness tours and blind taste tests using soda and Skittles, students discovered the science behind how we perceive taste and sight. Mapping the tongue’s sensitivity to sweet, sour, bitter, and salty flavors gave students a better understanding of how taste buds function. Meanwhile, a sensory prick test revealed which parts of the body are most sensitive to touch, while an exploration of the blind spot demonstrated how our eyes adjust to missing visual information. These hands-on laboratories made the abstract concepts of sensory science tangible and memorable.
In addition to anatomy, our AP Biology students recently explored the building blocks of life by constructing DNA models and tracing its journey through replication, transcription, and translation. These activities brought complex molecular processes to life, helping students visualize how genetic information is copied and expressed.
The innovative lab sessions at Cabrini High School exemplify its commitment to applied learning in STEM education. By fostering wonder, creativity, and critical thinking, anatomy and biology students are not just gaining knowledge of science—they’re experiencing it firsthand.
During Fascinating Science Lab Activities – Part II Biology I Crescents put on their lab gear and dove into some hands-on science. They combined Chlorella algae with sodium alginate to create algae beads, then placed them in test tubes with a pH bicarbonate indicator to track carbon dioxide concentration changes. By covering the test tubes with different colored papers, they’ll observe how light impacts CO₂ levels and pH. Science, creativity, and discovery—just another day at Cabrini, where inspiration is around every corner!”