Bugs and Drugs: A Mini Med School Self-Paced Class
In this 5 session self paced course, students learn basic microbiology including what is a cell, what are viruses and how they grow in a host, the basics of bacterial infections (ear infections and strep) & how vaccines work. #academic
Dr. Robin
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5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
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1 hour per week. includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This 4 session self-paced course provides all four of my popular one-time microbiology classes to students. The material is essentially the same as my live sessions but is tailored to an asynchronous format. Just like my live classes, we'll start with a warm up question to get us thinking about the topic. Each week will include a recorded lesson covering similar material to the live version with adjustments for the format. In my recorded video lessons, I will use models, drawings, and explanations to lead students through written work to post in the classroom. Students and I will interact regularly in the classroom. Students will submit photographs of their work and answer 1-2 prompts per week (related to class material and getting-to-know-you). Each week will also include a link to a book or video to extend the learning and will have a related classroom discussion question.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Week 1: Cell Drawing
What are the organelles inside a cell and what do they do?
In this lesson you'll learn:
*the organelles inside the cell and what they do
*how to draw a cell
Here's what you'll do:
*watch a lesson on the topic
*draw a cell with me
*watch a video showing more about what we've learned
*answer discussion questions Lesson 2:
Week 2: Bugs and Drugs Overview
We'll compare bacteria, viruses, and fungus and why treating them doesn't work the same.
In this lesson you'll learn:
*what's the difference between different types of germs
*why can't we just take an antibiotic for a cold
*how we prevent and treat illnesses
Here's what you'll do:
*watch a lesson on the topic
*create a chart or use the provided worksheet to sort germs
*watch two videos demonstrating how germs spread
*answer discussion questions Lesson 3:
Week 3: Vaccines
How do different vaccines work?
In this lesson you'll learn:
*how the body responds to a germ
*how a vaccine works to prepare your body to fight infection
*the different types of vaccines
Here's what you'll do:
*watch a lesson on the topic
*explore your own vaccines
*create a chart of vaccines
*watch a video about vaccines
*answer discussion questions Lesson 4:
Week 4: Ear infections (Otitis Media)
What are ear infections and why do we get them?
In this lesson you'll learn:
*the structures of the ear
*types of ear infections
*what causes ear infections and how they are treated
Here's what you'll do:
*watch a lesson on the topic
*draw a diagram of the ear and ear infections
*watch a video about ear tubes
*answer discussion questions Other Details
Learning Needs
This format is ideal for a variety of learning needs and I'm happy to help adjust expectations or resources to work well for your learner.
Parental Guidance
Nothing in this class will be or is intended to be medical advice. This is merely educational in nature and will be a surface-level overview. Your student will not be coming out of this class knowing anything about how to diagnose or treat these conditions and we will not be discussing any personal medical questions/needs. Students should come with general questions about the topic.
Supply List
Students should have paper and writing/drawing supplies (colored pencils, pens, or fine tip markers) for each session. I will recommend the book Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret but it is not required or discussed in class
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree from Unviersity of Colorado School of Medicine
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Denver
As a family physician with a decade in private practice, I love teaching young people about how their bodies work. I believe that people who understand their bodies will take better care of them. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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Ages: 7-12
