Body Basics: A Journey Into Anatomy & Biology | Middle School Science

This course is best suited for pre-teens who are:
👍Fascinated by how the body works
👍Need an introduction or review of human anatomy
👍Need a science credit that is fun and engaging
👍Looking ahead to high school courses related to health science 

Classes are led by an expert guide:
👍A chiropractor and acupuncturist who loves anatomy
👍A veteran teacher with over 20 years experience at the college and high school level 

🌟𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙉𝙀𝙍𝙎 𝘾𝘼𝙉 𝙅𝙐𝙈𝙋 𝙄𝙉 𝘼𝙏 𝘼𝙉𝙔 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀!  🌟
Each class is independent of the others, and no prior experience in anatomy or science is required. This introductory-level series is designed like a full-semester course but offers the flexibility and convenience of ongoing enrollment. Classes meet once per week, with each session focusing on a different organ system. We will explore the anatomy (structure), function (physiology), and related pathology (disease) of each system.  𝙏𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚/𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧.

𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗕𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 (Spring/Summer Semester)

Week of May 12	On the Move!  Muscle Anatomy 
Week of May 19	Infection!  Defense Against Disease 
Week of May 26	Go With The Flow!  Blood and Circulation
Week of June 2	Pumped Up!  Heart Anatomy 
Week of June 9 	Just Breathe!  The Respiratory Tract 

(No Friday classes between June 13th-July 25th)

Week of June 16	Trust Your Gut!  The Digestive System 
Week of June 23	Cleaning House!  Detoxifying the Body 
Week of June 30	Listen Up!  The Ear and How Hearing Works
Week of July 7	Let’s See!  The Anatomy of the Eye 
Week of July 14	Think About It!  Brain Anatomy  
Week of July 21	Chemical Messengers: How Hormones Work 

🗓️ There are no classes the week of July 28-Aug 11th.  

𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗕𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 (Fall Semester)

Week of Aug 18 	It’s In the Genes!  DNA and Inheritance
Week of Aug 25	I’ve Got You Covered!  The Integument
Week of Sept 1	Skeleton Crew!  Bones and Joints 
Week of Sept 8	On the Move!  Muscle Anatomy 
Week of Sept 15	Infection!  Defense Against Disease 
Week of Sept 22	Go With The Flow!  Blood and Circulation
Week of Sept 29	Pumped Up!  Heart Anatomy 
Week of Oct 6	Just Breathe!  The Respiratory Tract 
Week of Oct 13	Trust Your Gut!  The Digestive System 
Week of Oct 20	Cleaning House!  Detoxifying the Body 
Week of Oct 27	Listen Up!  The Ear and How Hearing Works
Week of Nov 3	Let’s See!  The Anatomy of the Eye 
Week of Nov 10	Think About It!  Brain Anatomy  
Week of Nov 17	Chemical Messengers: How Hormones Work 

🗓️ There are no classes the week of November 24th.  Classes resume the week of December 1st.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀
Classes are interactive lessons using Nearpod.com.  A code will be provided at the beginning of class.  Learners will engage in hands-on labeling activities, drawing, quizzes and games.  An optional study guide will be available to help learners follow along during class. 

𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬
⭐  As per Outschool policy, 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬-𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘴.  I encourage webcams to stay on during class, but it is not mandatory.  
⭐ If a learner needs to miss a class, please let me know in advance.  Learners who miss a class have access to class material and recordings.  Transfers or refunds for the week are an option.