Anatomy classes feature making life-size body parts with clay

One way to get kids interested in science is to make it fun, like learning anatomy by making life-size body parts from clay muscles, tendons, nerves, and body systems.

This innovative way of learning, used in more than 9,000 classrooms, is part of a pilot program between Front Range libraries and Anatomy in Clay, a Denver-based nonprofit.

The idea is that as students see, hear and touch as they learn, the knowledge is retained longer than with rote learning.

Last month the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library offered free sessions, and libraries in Highlands Ranch, Louisville, Fort Collins and Berthoud are expected to be part of the pilot program in coming months.

This month, Anythink Library in Thornton will have two introductory classes for people of all ages on June 14 and 28 from noon to 2 p.m.

Classes just for teens, called "What's Inside of You?", will be held on Mondays in July from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. These require registration via Anythink's online calendar at http://www.anythinklibraries.org/calendar-day.

Colleen O'Connor: 303-954-1083, coconnor@denverpost.com or twitter.com/coconnordp

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Anatomy classes feature making life-size body parts with clay