Exploring Cell Biology: Immune Cells, Neurons, Red Blood Cells & Stem Cells!
Embark on an adventure exploring 4 important cells in the human body - immune cells, neurons, red blood cells and stem cells - in this engaging STEM/STEAM Biology course! (Homeschool / Afterschool)
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Learner progress will be assessed through class participation and a fun, humorous quiz at the end of each session.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This 4-session course introduces learners to cells and cell biology, focusing on 4 types of cells in the human body: immune cells, neurons, red blood cells and stem cells. We'll learn about common elements of all living cells, and then explore the specific functions and structures of immune cells, neurons, red blood cells and stem cells. The course incorporates exciting scientific visualizations showing cells-in-action, and features a hands-on cell drawing activity in each class session. This course aims to nurture young learners' curiosity about the wonders of living organisms and the field of cell biology! There are about 30 trillion living cells in the human body, differentiated into about 200 different types of cells. Cells inside our bodies are specialized, with each type of cell performing unique functions. Each type of cell has a different structure, size, shape, and function, and contains different organelles. We will explore four fascinating types of cells in this course - immune cells, neurons, red blood cells and stem cells. The course sessions are organized as follows: Session 1: - Introduction to basic cell parts - all cells have a cell membrane, organelles, cytoplasm and DNA - The function and structure of a variety of immune cells - Visual and animated examples of various types of immune cells - Drawing activity: drawing an immune cell Session 2 - The role of neurons and their special characteristics (unique structure and function) - Visual and animated examples of how neurons connect and function - Drawing activity: drawing neurons Session 3 - Red blood cells and their special characteristics (unique structure and function) - Visual and animated examples of how red bloods cells travel through the body - Explanation of how blood clotting works - Drawing activity: drawing red blood cells Session 4 - Stem cells and their special characteristics (unique structure and function) - Visual and animated examples of stem cells specialize into different specific cells, and cell division - Drawing activity: drawing stem cells
Learning Goals
The Learning Goals for each class session include the following:
Session 1:
- Introduction to basic cell parts - all cells have a cell membrane, organelles, cytoplasm and DNA
- The function and structure of a variety of immune cells
- Visual and animated examples of various types of immune cells
- Drawing activity: drawing an immune cell
Session 2
- The role of neurons and their special characteristics (unique structure and function)
- Visual and animated examples of how neurons connect and function
- Drawing activity: drawing neurons
Session 3
- Red blood cells and their special characteristics (unique structure and function)
- Visual and animated examples of how red bloods cells travel through the body
- Explanation of how blood clotting works
- Drawing activity: drawing red blood cells
Session 4
- Stem cells and their special characteristics (unique structure and function)
- Visual and animated examples of stem cells specialize into different specific cells, and cell division
- Drawing activity: drawing stem cells
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Session 1:
- Introduction to basic cell parts - all cells have a cell membrane, organelles, cytoplasm and DNA
- The function and structure of a variety of immune cells
- Visual and animated examples of various types of immune cells
- Drawing activity: drawing an immune cell 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Session 2
- The role of neurons and their special characteristics (unique structure and function)
- Visual and animated examples of how neurons connect and function
- Drawing activity: drawing neurons 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Session 3
- Red blood cells and their special characteristics (unique structure and function)
- Visual and animated examples of how red bloods cells travel through the body
- Explanation of how blood clotting works
- Drawing activity: drawing red blood cells 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Session 4
- Stem cells and their special characteristics (unique structure and function)
- Visual and animated examples of stem cells specialize into different specific cells, and cell division
- Drawing activity: drawing stem cells 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Please bring pencil and paper to class for the drawing activity. In addition, Printable Review Handouts will be provided for each class session.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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We're dedicated to introducing young students to the amazing world of quantum physics, invention & science research! We've been offering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) classes and creating educational materials for students of all ages for over 15 years. We're excited to share this course content with more students through Outschool. Reviews
Live Group Course
$64
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-12 learners per class
