Not-Tests

Below are sample submissions of Not-Tests from students over the past two years. These images often do not show the entire Not-Test project submitted. Please feel free to use these as inspiration as you work on your own Not-Test. More examples are available in my office!

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Digital drawing of brain, showcasing Broca's and Wernicke's Areas. The following two images accompany this Not-Test.

Digital drawing of brain, showcasing Broca's and Wernicke's Areas. The following two images accompany this Not-Test.

Digital drawing representing Broca's Aphasia ("Broken Speech").

Digital drawing representing Broca's Aphasia ("Broken Speech").

Digital drawing representing Wernicke's Aphasia ("Word Salad").

Digital drawing representing Wernicke's Aphasia ("Word Salad").

Artistic rendition of the heart anatomy, painted on canvas.

Artistic rendition of the heart anatomy, painted on canvas.

Artistic rendition of the eye anatomy, painted on canvas.

Artistic rendition of the eye anatomy, painted on canvas.

Artistic rendition of the layers of the epidermis, including various cell types.

Artistic rendition of the layers of the epidermis, including various cell types.

A sample meme from a Not-Test submission (students generally submit several memes [12–20] and include explanations of what each meme is showing).

A sample meme from a Not-Test submission (students generally submit several memes [12–20] and include explanations of what each meme is showing).

A sample meme from a Not-Test submission (students generally submit several memes [12–20] and include explanations of what each meme is showing).

A sample meme from a Not-Test submission (students generally submit several memes [12–20] and include explanations of what each meme is showing).

A sample meme from a Not-Test submission (students generally submit several memes [12–20] and include explanations of what each meme is showing).

A sample meme from a Not-Test submission (students generally submit several memes [12–20] and include explanations of what each meme is showing).

A "Burn Book" from the movie Mean Girls. Each cranial nerve has their own page and creative description.

A "Burn Book" from the movie Mean Girls. Each cranial nerve has their own page and creative description.

Sample page from the "Burn Book" on Olfactory Nerve I.

Sample page from the "Burn Book" on Olfactory Nerve I.

Sample page from the "Burn Book" on Optic Nerve II.

Sample page from the "Burn Book" on Optic Nerve II.

A short story on the male reproductive system. Various art supplies and textures were used for a variety of learners.

A short story on the male reproductive system. Various art supplies and textures were used for a variety of learners.

A sample page from the short story on the male reproductive system. Various art supplies and textures were used for a variety of learners.

A sample page from the short story on the male reproductive system. Various art supplies and textures were used for a variety of learners.

A children's book on the various cell types of connective tissue.

A children's book on the various cell types of connective tissue.

A sample page from children's book on the various cell types of connective tissue.

A sample page from children's book on the various cell types of connective tissue.

A crocheted heart and accompanying book describing the anatomy of the heart.

A crocheted heart and accompanying book describing the anatomy of the heart.

A board game on the digestive system. Yes, that is my face the student put on the box.

A board game on the digestive system. Yes, that is my face the student put on the box.

A redesigned board with digestive system themed game pieces and cards.

A redesigned board with digestive system themed game pieces and cards.

Example cards from the Monopoly Game on the digestive system.

Example cards from the Monopoly Game on the digestive system.

A homemade board game on the nervous system, specifically looking at how a synapse occurs.

A homemade board game on the nervous system, specifically looking at how a synapse occurs.

A poster on the cranial nerves as zodiac signs. Each cranial nerve was given a creative description based on how each relate to their corresponding astrological sign.

A poster on the cranial nerves as zodiac signs. Each cranial nerve was given a creative description based on how each relate to their corresponding astrological sign.

A poster looking at the anatomy and pathology of a smoke free and smoker's lung. Various textures were used to exemplify anatomical differences.

A poster looking at the anatomy and pathology of a smoke free and smoker's lung. Various textures were used to exemplify anatomical differences.

A life-size crochet model of the central nervous system and spinal nerves.

A life-size crochet model of the central nervous system and spinal nerves.

An artistic rendition of the cranial nerves and their functions and locations.

An artistic rendition of the cranial nerves and their functions and locations.

A canvas painting on the female reproductive system, showing the anatomical changes that occur during pregnancy.

A canvas painting on the female reproductive system, showing the anatomical changes that occur during pregnancy.

A drawing of the digestive system, with accompanying key, and descriptions.

A drawing of the digestive system, with accompanying key, and descriptions.

A sample page of a short story ("Mocking FanFiction") on the nervous system.

A sample page of a short story ("Mocking FanFiction") on the nervous system.

A sample page of a short story ("Mocking FanFiction") on the nervous system.

A sample page of a short story ("Mocking FanFiction") on the nervous system.

Partial lyrics to an original song about the cranial nerves. In addition, the student performed and recorded herself singing the song. Click to download and listen to the song.

Partial lyrics to an original song about the cranial nerves. In addition, the student performed and recorded herself singing the song. Click to download and listen to the song.

Crochet model representation of the female reproductive system.

Crochet model representation of the female reproductive system.

A 3D model of the major brain regions and flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) made of candy.

A 3D model of the major brain regions and flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) made of candy.

A color-coded 3D clay model of a cross section of the spinal cord, in addition to numerous 2D diagrams that break the cross-section down into parts.

A color-coded 3D clay model of a cross section of the spinal cord, in addition to numerous 2D diagrams that break the cross-section down into parts.

Digestion Land board game, with several pages of questions, jokes, and facts.

Digestion Land board game, with several pages of questions, jokes, and facts.

Digestion Land board game (part 1).

Digestion Land board game (part 1).

Digestion Land board game (part 2).

Digestion Land board game (part 2).

Children's book on the layers of the human body (Cover).

Children's book on the layers of the human body (Cover).

Children's book on the layers of the human body (Sample pages - muscle)

Children's book on the layers of the human body (Sample pages - muscle)

Children's book on the layers of the human body (Sample pages - bones)

Children's book on the layers of the human body (Sample pages - bones)

Blackout poetry representing the layers of the epidermis of the skin.

Blackout poetry representing the layers of the epidermis of the skin.