We're doing perch, earthworm and crayfish this year. Last year was octopus, shellfish, cow eyes (fresh from a local slaughterhouse--lovely). I though about doing my mother in law but my counter isn't big enough. (gasp! did I just say that?!)
The resource center for the public school system here has many aids for students/parents available. There's a huge homeschool population so maybe they feel the pressure. :o) Among the aids are all kinds of former living creatures in formaldahyde. Neato stuff.
You didn't just say it, sweetie, you put it in writing!