Skull cleaning class teaches students science, and business

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KERRY HULLER | Star-Tribune

A friend sent me this article about a high school applied science class in her town that teaches student how to clean skulls…and run a business at the same time:

“(The) applied science class at Wind River High School doubles as a hands-on practical lab, where students learn bone structures of animals by cleaning game heads, and an entrepreneurial experience, where they learn bookkeeping, billing and the customer service needed to run a viable skull-cleaning business.”
 
I wouldn’t read this while eating breakfast (there’s talk of bugs and brains—and chicken nuggets) but it’s a fascinating read. I also think it’s wonderful that students are being prepared for work in applied sciences, while teaching them business and life skills. I can’t say I would have jumped at this class when I was in high school (I made my lab partner Keith take the reins in dissecting a frog) but maybe I would have been set on the path towards forensics earlier if there had been something like this when I went to school. By the way, my tolerance for things like skulls and decomposition has done a full 180…working as a forensic artist will do that!
 
And instructor Dirk Gosnell is really to be commended for thinking outside the box, and thinking of the best interests of his students:  “When the school district approached teachers about creating classes that taught skills for running a small business — a career path proven viable in the area — Gosnell suggested skull cleaning as a perfect business for Wyoming.”
 

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