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Body Works! an Exploration of Human Anatomy & Biology - High School Science

Learn about the body systems, health & disease! Full semester, academic course. Weekly live classes with activities & medical cases. Future doctor or nurse? Perfect for homeschool curriculum & teens interested in nursing or medicine.
Dr. Sharon Tam
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What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1 hour per week. An optional study guide can be downloaded or printed out before class to help the learner follow along in lecture. Study guides can be completed during class time.
Letter Grade
A grade report can be provided upon request. Updated reports will be issued upon submission of completed study guides.
Certificate of Completion
A Certificate of Completion will be provided based on attendance and upon submission of completed study guides.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
This introduction-level series runs just like a full semester course, but with the flexibility and convenience of ongoing enrollment.  Classes meet once per week.  𝙏𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚/𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧.

This class series is unlike a full anatomy course.  Instead of focusing on learning about all the parts and functions, we’ll dive into a particular aspect of the body system.  For instance, as we learn about the skeletal system, instead of learning to name the bones, we will learn about fractures and bone health.

🌟𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙉𝙀𝙍𝙎 𝘾𝘼𝙉 𝙅𝙐𝙈𝙋 𝙄𝙉 𝘼𝙏 𝘼𝙉𝙔 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀! 
Each class is independent of others. No experience in anatomy or science needed.  

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, discussion, quizzes and games.   An optional study guide will be available to help learners follow along during class.

𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗕𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 (𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿)

Week of Oct 28	Journey of Oxygen: Gas Exchange and Respiration
Week of Nov 4 	Food for Thought:  Nutrition Basics 
Week of Nov 11 	Poisoned!  Toxins and Excretion 
Week of Nov 18	What a Nerve! Neurons and the Science of Pain
𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 25𝘵𝘩
Week of Dec 2 	Brain Power! The Science Behind Learning and Memory 
Week of Dec 9	The Hidden Brain: Stress, Hunger and Gut Feelings 
Week of Dec 16 	Pedigrees and Family Trees: Patterns of Inheritance 

𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗕𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 (𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿)

Week of Jan 6  	A Balanced Approach:  Homeostasis and the Foundations of Life
Week of Jan 13 	Unlocking the Genetic Code: From DNA to Proteins
Week of Jan 20   	Aw Snap!  Fractures and Bone Health
Week of Jan 27  	Flex! An Introduction to Exercise Physiology
Week of Feb 3	Wounded! Skin and the Science of Healing 
Week of Feb 10 	On Guard! Infection, Allergies and Autoimmunity
Week of Feb 17 	The Beat Goes On: The Anatomy of a Heartbeat 
Week of Feb 24	Journey of Oxygen: Gas Exchange and Respiration
Week of Mar 3 	Food for Thought:  Nutrition Basics 
Week of Mar 10 	Poisoned!  Toxins and Excretion 
Week of Mar 17	What a Nerve! Neurons and the Science of Pain
Week of Mar 24 	Brain Power! The Science Behind Learning and Memory 
Week of Mar 31	The Hidden Brain: Stress, Hunger and Gut Feelings 
Week of Apr 7 	Pedigrees and Family Trees: Patterns of Inheritance 

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⭐  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.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Some classes may showcase clinical cases and short videos that may depict surgeries, wounds and/or blood that can be graphic in nature. Nearpod.com will be used in every class. This third party tool is approved. No additional account is required. A link will be provided at the beginning of class.
Supply List
An optional study guide can be downloaded or printed out before class to help the learner follow along in lecture.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Nearpod
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from Queen's University
My experience in teaching started when I was in high school as a math and ESL tutor.  I majored in life sciences at Queen’s University in Ontario with a minor in psychology.   I moved to North Carolina and practiced for 5 years as a chiropractor and acupuncturist before starting a family and embarking on a second career as a university instructor.  I have been teaching anatomy & physiology and medical terminology for over 15 years.

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weekly
1x per week
45 min

Completed by 364 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-8 learners per class

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