Future Doc: Skin-Ology
Patricia Valdez Certified Teacher
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(182)
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.
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...
*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?
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.
Homework Offered
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.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
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.Grades Offered
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.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(182)
Hello, My name is Patricia Valdez. I love teaching! I am a wife. I have four sons (who were homeschooled all the way thru to high school) and eight grandchildren. I am bilingual. I speak both English and Spanish. I enjoy gardening, upcycling and...
Group Class
$48
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-8 learners per class
