Splash Biography

Your kidneys may be small, but they do powerful work every single day. In this interactive SPLASH class, students will rotate through hands-on stations to learn how the kidneys filter blood, regulate blood pressure, and keep the body in balance. Participants will check their BMI and discuss what it means for long-term health, measure blood pressure to understand its connection to kidney disease, and explore common risk factors and early warning signs of kidney problems. Through engaging activities and real-life examples, students will learn how to identify healthy versus unhealthy habits and discover simple steps they can take to protect their kidneys.

The heart is an incredible organ that pumps blood throughout the body to keep us alive. In this class, students will learn about the anatomy of the heart through a a cow’s heart dissection and explore how it works through an interactive, hands-on heart-pumping activity.