English
Log In
Exploring the Human Body: Anatomy and Physiology for Elementary. (5-9 Yr Olds)
Adrianne Hays, BA, CCLS
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(772)
Star Educator
In this 8 week course, we will learn about basic human anatomy and physiology. This course combines my one-time classes on anatomy and physiology into one combined course. #academic
Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
In this 8 week course, we will learn about basic human anatomy at a developmentally appropriate level for students 5-8 years old. (We will not be learning about the reproductive system and we will learn about the urinary system in an age appropriate way) This course combines my one-time anatomy and physiology classes into a multiple day course. Week 1 Skeletal System: How many bones do I have? Week 2 Skin and Muscles: Did you Know skin is our largest organ? Week 3 Heart and Blood: How many...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Week 1 Skeletal System: How many bones do I have?We will learn about the skeletal system and how it provides structure for our bodies and protects our organs as well as the names of bones and how they are where our blood cells are made.Week 2Lesson 2Week 2 Skin and Muscles: Did you Know skin is our largest organ?We will learn about the 3 layers of skin and over 600 muscles.Week 3Lesson 3Week 3 Heart and Blood: How many times a minute does my heart beat?We will learn about the path of the blood through the heart and the blood vessels.Week 4Lesson 4Week 4 Lungs and Respiratory System: Our whole body needs oxygen!We will learn about how oxygen comes into our body through our respiratory system.Week 5Lesson 5Week 5 Digestive System: Where does that bite of food go?We will learn the path of food through our digestive system and how our body breaks down food into nutrients that can be used.Week 6Lesson 6Week 6 Urinary System: What to my Kidneys and Bladder do?We will learn about how important our kidneys are for keeping our bodies healthy.Week 7Lesson 7Week 7 Brain and Nervous System: The body's control center!We will learn about the structure and function of the brain.Week 8Lesson 8Week 8 Let's Review! Putting it all together!We will review the systems of the body and play a review Kahoot game.
- Students will have. basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
I am a Certified Child Life Specialist and have experience working in the hospital setting with children. As part of my Bachelor's degree program I took Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology. Part of the role of a child life specialist is to help children understand medical procedures and tests by using developmentally appropriate language. I have been teaching science to preschool and elementary students at our homeschool coop for the past 4.5 years.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: I will provide handouts for students to use for further learning. I would love for students to post their finished work in the classroom if they choose!Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Informal assessment through asking questions in class.
Handouts will be posted weekly on the classroom. Weekly supplies - Crayons, pencil, scissors, glue or glue stick. Week 1- Black construction paper, white crayon, Q-tips Week 2 - Stapler, string, tape, cardstock or cardboard, scissors Week 3 - marshmallow, toothpick, jar or small glass, water, balloon, 2 plastic straws, water (red food coloring optional) cookie sheet for underneath heart pump experiment so table doesn't get wet Week 4 - 2 ziplock bags or paper lunch bags, 2 plastic straws, tape (preferably masking tape or duct tape), clay or play dough Week 5 - large ziplock bag, 2 crackers, clear soda Week 6 - weekly supplies Week 7 - handouts provided, weekly supplies, 5 colors of playdoh, pipe cleaner, lifesavers or Cheerios or beads (anything that can be strung on the pipe cleaner) Week 8 - weekly supplies, handouts from past weeks for review
We will need scissors for some of our activities.
Joined November, 2020
5.0
772reviews
Star Educator
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Adrianne Hays. I am currently a homeschooling mom of two kids. We have been homeschooling for 10 years. Before teaching on outschool, I spent 5 years teaching math and science to preschool and elementary school students through...
Reviews
Group Class
$17
weekly or $135 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 308 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
3-9 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Get The App
Tutoring
More to Explore
Mandarin 103 AdvancedAp StAdvanced VocabularyCleanThe Guide To Manners And Basic Social Etiquette OverviewWorlds Weirdest AnimalsVisual ArtsCoding And Animation In Scratch For Beginners Private Lessons 7-11Animated MoviesHow To Avoid Overthinking And Social ComparisonMath 6Spanish For BeginnersLearn To Draw Fantasy MapsDinosaurPrivate Acting Coach