Other Sources for Props and Ideas
Note: Information below has not been checked for accuracy as of 12/22/05. This notice will be removed once information is determined truthful.
1. Hall of Health, Alta Bates Hospital, 2230 Shattuck Ave. (lower level), Berkeley, 549-1564
- Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
- A hands-on health exhibit museum, co-sponsered by Alta Bates Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Oakland. Exhibits include brain/drugs/addiction, smoking, birth, nutrition, cells/cancer prevention, body systems, skeletal system, and health/environment.
2. C&M Meat Wholesale Purveyors, 2843 San Pablo Ave. (between Ashby & Oregon), Berkeley, 848-3460.
- Contact: DJ; call one week in advance. Obtain USDA Health Inspector’s Form from GSI. State purpose for using organs (i.e., teaching) and present completed form to C&M Meat Wholesalers to pick up your order.
- NOTE: This is the source for every local retailer.
- Beef eyes, $3 each
- Lamb hearts, $3 each
- Lamb plucks, $7.50 each (includes heart, lungs, trachea, liver & gallbladder)
3. Ver Brugge Meat, Fish, & Poultry, 6321 College Ave., Oakland, 658-6854
- Beef Hearts only, $2.99 per lb.
- Please allow one week.
4. In the past, groups have purchased animal organs at butcher shops. If your team finds a good source for educational materials or other teaching aids, let the GSI know and she will add it to the list!
5. One Student Survey noted: Anatomy cadaver dissection atlas (Netter, etc.) worked well for the 6th grade teams. Student interest was high.
6. Creativity is the best other source!
Reimbursement: Use cash to make your purchases! (Credit card/check purchases cannot be reimbursed.) Save your receipts and we will refund you for a maximum group total of $15. Submit your receipts to Jill Marchant (3072 VLSB) by 5 pm, May 1st.