Human Anatomy, 3rd Period, 3/15
Elliot's eyes were red and her mood somber as she came into the classroom just at the bell. "Hi guys," she said. "We were supposed to learn about the endocrinology system today. Which is the most awesome system in the body - it controls all of your hormones, pituitary gland, adrenal gland, thyroid." She paused so the class would see how serious this was, wiping her nose on her sleeve. "But thanks to the flood last week, the text I was using to write your class is wrecked, and my very special handmade endocrinology board game is ruined -- half of it blew out to sea and the other half is covered in mildew."
She looked mournful. "There was vocabulary .. and hand-colored flashcards ... and of course I was an idiot and didn't realize what had happened until last night,when it was too late to even try to make the game again."
"So. No Endocrinology board game. Read the chapter in your books for homework, and for today -" her voice broke again "- today, just write a hundred words on your favorite organ or system of the body. We'll be back to regular classes next week."
She looked mournful. "There was vocabulary .. and hand-colored flashcards ... and of course I was an idiot and didn't realize what had happened until last night,when it was too late to even try to make the game again."
"So. No Endocrinology board game. Read the chapter in your books for homework, and for today -" her voice broke again "- today, just write a hundred words on your favorite organ or system of the body. We'll be back to regular classes next week."