From how it sounds, you're teaching them how to survive.

I'm sure that is a little disappointing... but it sounds like they're at least using their brains and being creative. I've had many debates with people on the effectiveness of objects as weapons or how to zombie-proof a building... usually at work. It makes for an interesting discussion.

In their favor, a music stand could be a good choice. The folding ones have several pieces that could be made in to weapons, and they're lightweight. The heavier single piece stands would be better fo

  Army of darkness, march of the dead.

I've had that debate,

Happens in every band class at least once a year

The other day my class got in a twenty minute argument over Star Wars fan theories, and we're a college level class. I wouldn't worry about your teaching effectiveness.

Really, what do you expect from musicians?

My band class has had that conversation too.

All I want to know is which side had a better argument and whose side were you on?

The fact you think this is an FML is the biggest disappointment.

Had you encouraged the discussion and let them use their brains and imagination to work out logical solutions to the problems of the situation...... well that's the difference between a teacher and a *great* teacher who gets remembered.

Well, just my opinion.