Future Doc: Skin-Ology
This class will introduce the student to the Integumentary System. Children will learn what our skin is made of and why is it important to our bodies and how to care for it.
Patricia Valdez Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(200)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. There are suggested activities they can try that fulfill lab state requirements. For example, diagrams of the skin coloring sheet. Also, there are suggested activities for students to try on family members to better understand the human body.Assessment
Example: Oral Assessment on Day 1 about the skin with an online handout. Printing is optional https://classroom.kidshealth.org/classroom/3to5/body/parts/skin_quiz.pdf Oral assessment on Day 4 Students will share a skin care product and discuss the pros and cons of that item.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Students will occasionally begin each lesson with a short three-minute Youtube video as part of our lecture through screen sharing. We will proceed to learn new vocabulary pertaining to that day's lesson. Students may occasionally use handouts that must be pre-printed before class. At times they may receive instructions for fun lab activities to follow along in class or try at home. There will be classroom discussion on skin care and products. Day 1 We will spend a few minutes with a video intro, then discuss the parts of the skin and its purpose through coloring sheets and diagrams. Lear “What is the skin? How sensitive is our touch?” Day 2 Why do people have a different skin color? Why is our skin sensitive? I will explain a home lab that will require another family member to try on them. This will be a homework assignment that the student fills out prior to the next class. Day 3 What is a skin cancer? Observational online lab. Students will view and diagram different forms of skin cancer. Day 4 Students will observe various types of skin problems. What should we do to take care of our skin properly? What are some homemade remedies for skin care? What are people buying on the market?
Learning Goals
*Please note that I prefer students to have their videos on during classtime and keep chatroom conversation to a minimum.
Day 1 The function and care of the skin
We will spend a few minutes with a video intro, then discuss the parts of the skin and its purpose through coloring sheets and diagrams. What is the skin? How sensitive is our touch?
Day 2 Different Skin Tones
Why do people have a different skin color? Why is our skin sensitive? I will explain a home lab that will require another family member to try on them. This will be a homework assignment that the student fills out.
Day 3 Skin Cancer and it’s prevention
What is a skin cancer? How can we prevent it?
Day 4 Skin Products
Students will observe various types of skin problems. What should we do to take care of our skin properly? What are some homemade remedies for skin care? Why are there so many skin products on the market?
Other Details
Parental Guidance
No parental guidance needed. Except if we have an activity that requires materials, the parent is responsible to have it ready for their child prior to class. Also, I will use Youtube videos as a lecture tool through screen sharing.
Supply List
Day 1: Printed materials, Select four different types of paper from your home. It could be cardboard, paper, post-it, paper napkin, etc. Day 2: Printed materials, magnifying glass, paperclip, and ruler. Day 3: Color pencils, sketch pad, and pencil Day 4: Glass of water, and hand lotion, paper and pencil Bring a skin product to class that you use.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2018
5.0
200reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
I've been teaching the Human Body Camps for over twenty-five years now to children of all ages. It is my joy to bring Science up close to them. I enjoy incorporating hands-on labs for better understanding. I also have many visuals to show my students that I have collected over the years. Reviews
Live Group Class
$58
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-8 learners per class
