"What is wonderful is listening to the conversations groups are having ... even the heated discussions about how or why they want to do their exhibit a certain way. Amazing too to see the comments in the lunch room as the calcium message is taking hold. One teen choosing french fries and another teen saying "I don't think those fries are calcium enriched.'"

Click here to learn more about the value of this activity and how this teacher encouraged her students to use their own creative talents to enter the Big Bones Bash.

Angie Timan, Science Teacher
Pizitz Middle School
Birmingham Big Bones Bash

"My students were dancing, moving, interviewing, smiling and most of all learning! This is a science teacher's delight."

Jeffrey D. Willis, Sr.
Huffman Middle School
Birmingham, Alabama

"Where to start .. what a wonderful, fabulous, energetic, learning experience for all involved."

Jaime Merrifield, MS, RD, LD
Food World familyfit Registered Dietitia

"I think it was a wonderful opportunity and it really motivated students to go the extra mile with their studies. It provided cooperative learning, higher-order thinking skills and conflict resolution."

Joy Brown, Principal
Bumpus Middle School
Birmingham Big Bones Bash

"Our class really got into it – I never knew food could make such a difference to your bones! My eating habits have definitely changed and are much healthier now.”

Teresa – Health Class Student
DC-MD-VA Metro Big Bones Bash

"I am a science teacher and have taught for 26 years, and I am also a pediatric nurse. I thought this project provided important information, especially for kids.  The project was perfect. Kids listen to other kids more than they listen to adults.”

Denise Richard, Principal
Nativity Catholic, Burke, Virginia
DC-Maryland-Virginia Metro Big Bones Bash

"The set-up was easy and everyone was such a delight to work with - all of you made everything so easy .. I hope this can be the start of a great relationship between our two organizations."

Ben Crown
Manager of PR and Media, McWane Center

"Thanks again for getting us involved. It was a great experience for the players ..."

Patrice Blankenship, owner
Birmingham Power

"Our mission 'to make learning an adventure' was alive on Saturday."

Margaret Porter, CEO
McWane Center