Discovering the Human Body: Guide for Students With Disabilities
This course provides a basic intro to the human body through interactive stories, simple drawing and art activities, and online games. Inclusive learning environment for all students (esp. neurodiverse/autistic, ADHD, & other disabilities).
Susan Asplund MSW/MAT/TESOL - ACE Educator
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What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. Additional projects requiring time outside of class are available.Certificate of Completion
If a grade is required for documentation, please let me know before class starting.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Beginner Level
Discovering the Human Body: A Fun and Interactive Journey Join us for an exciting and interactive introduction to the human body! In the first half of this course, students will explore the five essential body systems: skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory, and nervous. Each session is designed to make learning about these systems both fun and memorable. Activities will include read-alouds, simple drawings or coloring pages, and interactive online activities. Healthy Habits for a Happy Life In the second half of our journey, we'll focus on taking care of our amazing bodies. Students will learn all about germs and how they can cause illness, as well as ways to prevent the spread of germs. We'll introduce them to two incredible scientists, Edward Jenner and Louis Pasteur, whose discoveries have helped cure diseases. Students will also discover the five keys to good health: eating well, exercising, sleeping, keeping clean, and having regular checkups. We will discuss the food pyramid and "plate" approach to creating meals keeping into consideration their own cultural and physical needs, such as allergies or intolerances.
Learning Goals
Explain that the human body is a network of systems.Identify the skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory and nervous systems.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Everybody has a body
Explain that the human body is a network of systems. Describe the connection between organs, systems, and networks. Core vocabulary: human, network, organs, oxygen, systems. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Body's Framework
Identify the Skeletal system. Describe the connection between the skeleton and the ability to move one's body. Core vocabulary: joint, skeletal system, skeleton, skull, spine, support. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Moving Muscles
Identify the muscular system. Describe the connection between the muscular system and the skeletal system. Define the heart as the muscle that never stops working. Core vocabulary: involuntary, muscles, muscular system, tendons, voluntary. 45 mins online live lesson
3 assignments
Lesson 4:
Chew, Swallow and Squeeze
Identify the digestive system. Describe the connection between the parts of the body involved. Core vocabulary: digestion, digestive system, esophagus, intestine, stomach. 45 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Other Details
Learning Needs
Scaffolded material set at academic grade level of 1-3. Support for multiple ways of learning and student expression.
Parental Guidance
Vaccinations will be discussed as a method of preventing disease.
General nutrition information will be provided. The food pyramid will be discussed as one way to depict a balanced diet. Food will be discussed as a tool for a healthy body and can look different across cultures and dietary needs. Healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes. Students will not be given targeted nutrition advice nor told what they should or should not eat.
Supply List
Handouts will be available for each topic area and should be printed before class starts. Learners need a pencil, handouts or notebook, and color pencils or crayons for most activities. Any additional items will be listed the week prior.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Information comes from the Kids Health organization and the Core Knowledge Foundation.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from Walden University
I have taught this subject in a public school setting for students with moderate to severe disabilities. I have also used these materials in my 1:1 tutoring cross-curriculum course with great success in helping students with disabilities understand the body's different systems.
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Live Group Course
$18
weekly1x per week, 10 weeks
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-6 learners per class
