Bones, Muscles, and Systems: An Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
In this class, students will get an introduction to some of the major systems of the human body.
Mrs. Atwood
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4.8
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What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
average 31 mins per video6 weeks
of teacher support3 hrs 5 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week a question will be posted to the discussion board that students will be asked to answer. The students will also be provided with articles and worksheets pertaining to the subject matter as well as additional assignments in CK-12. Students will also be provided with worksheets pertaining to each system of the body. The assignments do not have a time limit, so students can complete their assignments at their own pace. This class is designed to best suit each student individually, therefore, if a student would like more reading materials, then I can provide that. Families can also use all of the recordings, discussions, the project, and reading materials the way that they see works best for their student(s).Assessment
Each week, the students will be required to complete the weekly discussion question in addition to answering the questions in the articles posted with the lessons. Students may also complete the questions in the nearpod lessons while they are watching the recording for the week. This will help to them to reinforce the concepts presented in the lessons. In addition, students will also be provided a login to Ck-12, where they can access supplemental materials such as readings, videos, and interactives. Quizzes in Ck-12 are offered as a way to gauge student understanding of the optional lessons given in Ck-12. Assessments can be provided at the end of the class, but the teacher will provide feedback on assignments weekly. If a family requires an assessment sooner, that can be provided as well.Grading
Grades and/or progress reports can be given if requested by the learner or parent.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
The human body is composed of many intricate systems, enabling individuals to undertake everyday processes such as digesting food and responding to heat stimuli, just to name a few. These systems, although unique and extraordinary on their own, work together to provide the necessary support for everyday tasks.
In this class, students will get an introduction to some of the major systems in the human body. Students will explore the bones that make up the human skeleton as well as get a basic understanding of the functions of the skeletal system. Students will also get an introduction to the respiratory, nervous, muscular, and circulatory systems and develop an understanding of their functions and learn how each is vital to the health of the human body through weekly recordings in addition to take-home worksheets that they can access from the weekly classroom board.
Students will work with Nearpod, an interactive software program that allows students to participate in discussion boards, answer short quizzes, go on virtual field trips, and watch interactive videos that pertain to course material.
Students will also work with CK-12 an interactive learning platform, that allows students to answer practice tests, read articles, and work in interactive textbooks. Assignments will be assigned on this platform weekly. Each student will be provided with their own login information to access their assignments and readings, which the teacher will set up.Syllabus
2 Units
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksUnit 1: Musculoskeletal System
Lesson 1:
Skeletal System Part 1
To begin our course, students will get an introduction to the skeletal system. We will dive deep into the many components that make up this system such as bones and cartilage as well as looking the function these play in maintaining support, movement, and protection. Furthermore, students will learn about the classification of joints from the most simple functions to hinge, ball and socket, and other joint types. 40 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Skeletal System Part 2
In our second lesson, students will continue to study the skeletal system. We will further look into bone classification by discussing the differences between bone types such as long, short, and sesamoid bones. Additionally, students will learn about the specific location of these bone types in the skeletal system, as well as gain an understanding of the bones that comprise the arms, hands, legs, and other structures. 27 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Muscular System
In this lesson, students will learn about how the muscular system and the skeletal system collaborate and formulate the axial and appendicular skeleton. Students will learn about the bone and muscle that make up the axial and appendicular skeleton as well as study muscle tissue, functions, and muscle classification. 27 mins of video lessons
Unit 2: Other Body Systems
Lesson 4:
Nervous System
In this lesson, students will learn about the human nervous system! We will discuss the function, purpose, and the structure of the nervous system as well as breaking down the different reactions that occur in each part for common brain functions. Students will learn about how to divide the system into the central and peripheral nervous system as well as the role each plays in daily activities. Furthermore, students will study neuron function, classification, and structure. 37 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There will be a couple of third-party tools used during the duration of this class including Nearpod and CK-12. Links and login information will be provided by the educator. No personal information will need to be shared by the students.
Pre-Requisites
There are no pre-requisities for this course.
Supply List
Links to the class materials will be provided by the instructor. There are no additional materials necessary to purchase.
Joined September, 2017
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265reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My entire life I wanted to explore the ocean and the environment. I have always had a great appreciation for the processes that are not completely understood and the unknowns that have yet to be discovered in the environment. At the beginning of my professional career in research, I worked as a naturalist on a whale watch boat and as a laboratory technician working on environmental cleanup projects such as water and land pollution. Then I moved into my dream job of being a research chemist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in marine & geochemistry where I was able to be in the foundation of the research community and learn from many amazing scientists & researchers who devoted their lives to exploring the mysteries of the environment as well as protecting the animals and organisms living in it. For me, working as a student mentor with graduate and postgraduate students, made this experience one I will always cherish. As a teacher, I want my students to be excited about what they are learning, and with my background in research, I will work extra hard to make sure that if there is an aspect of a topic that a student is interested in, I will make every effort to alter my lessons to include those topics.
While I was working on my degree in molecular biology and biochemistry, I worked at a local hospital as an aid in the radiology department. This included pulling medical reports and handing x-ray images for the radiologist to view. In addition, I also worked in the admitting office and the emergency room registration department. This was an amazing four years, that provided me with valuable knowledge and experience into the complexities of the human body. Reviews
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$12
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6 weeks of teacher support
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