How My Body Works
In this flex course, each week, we will be exploring a different aspect of the human body's anatomy and physiology, while also comparing it to that of the animals around us, when applicable.
Cathy, practicing RN
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(34)
What's included
Class Experience
At the beginning of each week, I will upload a link to that weeks lesson/ slide show on youtube. This video will range from 22 to 29 minutes in length. There will also be a handout provided that will go with the lesson. Each week, the students will be encouraged to upload a short video, or type a couple of sentences, describing how an animal is either the same or different than us. There will also be a quiz on Kahoot at the end of the week. Learners are encouraged to make comments on each other's posts in the classroom. I will respond to any questions within 24 hrs. In the lesson I will be exploring how each particular part of the body functions. I will also be comparing how each portion of our anatomy is similar or different to the animals around us. There is no previous experience or knowledge necessary. Week 1 - Our topic will be the five senses. We will discussing the anatomy of each sense. Then we will be comparing each sense to the senses of different animals. Week 2 - Our topic will be our skin and how it protects us. We will be discussing the anatomy of our skin. Then we will compare our skin to the skin of different animals. Week 3 - Our topic will be our lungs and how we breathe. We will be discussing the anatomy of our lungs. Then we will compare our lungs to the lungs of different animals. Week 4 - Our topic will be our muscles and how we move. We will be discussing the anatomy of our muscles. Then we will compare our muscles to the muscles of different animals. Week 5 - Our topic will be our bones and how we maintain our structure. We will be discussing the anatomy of our bones. Then we will compare our bones to the bones of different animals. Week 6 - Our topic will be our heart and how our blood circulates. We will be discussing the anatomy of our heart. Then we will compare our heart to the heart of different animals. Week 7 - Our topic will be our brain and how we operate. We will be discussing the anatomy of our brain. Then we will compare our brain to the brains of different animals. Week 8 - Our topic will be our stomach and how we digest food. We will be discussing the anatomy of our stomach. Then we will compare our stomach to the stomach of different animals. Week 9 - Our topic will be our kidneys and how we get rid of waste. We will be discussing the anatomy of our kidneys. Then we will compare our kidneys to the kidneys of different animals. How is this course interactive? 1) Discussions: Students are encouraged to participate in the discussions to get to know fellow students from around the world! The more active students are in discussions, the more we can build a sense of community. 2) Quizzes: Students will have the option of completing fun quizzes via an external website (Kahoot) each week. No registration or account necessary! 3) Fun Activities: There will be fun activities each week where students can complete and post their results in the classroom. Sharing with each other will be a great way for students to interact and see creativity within the class. 4) Supplementary Videos: If needed, I will be posting supplementary videos in the class to coincide with the pre-recorded video. This will allow students to have more visual understanding of concepts discussed.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There is no account needed to use Kahoot. I will be providing the lnfo necessary.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2021
4.7
34reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello everyone, My name is Cathy and I love to teach. I always have. I am now homeschooling my 6 year old daughter, and I am loving it.
I am a registered nurse. I have worked, in the ICU, for the last 20 years. A very big part of my job, is to teach my patients about what is going on inside of their bodies. I also educate them about how the treatment that has been ordered for them, will affect them. I am constantly changing up my methods of education based on the age and education level of my patient. I have worked with people from both ends of the age spectrum.
I am also always learning and looking for ways to improve. In addition to my nursing degree I also received a degree in liberal arts. There is still, so much that I want to learn! I believe that there is always more to learn. I have continued to go to school and take classes my entire career.
For the past 15 years, I have also trained in wing Chun kung-fu. I have taught classes, during that time period, for both children and adults. In 2013 I was inducted into the Eastern USA international black belt hall of fame.
I am planning to teach classes that deal with different aspects of the medical field. Everything I teach about will be something that I have dealt with first hand, up close and personal. One of the classes, I will be teaching, is an ongoing course about different diseases and disorders of the human body. The experience to teach on these topics comes from my first hand experience of dealing with patients that have suffered from one or more of them. As well as providing medical care, treatment, and education to these patients.
I will also be teaching a basic ongoing course about the human anatomy to elementary students as well as middle school students. Each of my elementary level classes will first be vetted and approved by my five year old daughter. She loves to help me!
I am really looking forward to seeing you in my classes. Thanks 😊Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly or $70 for 9 weeks9 weeks
Completed by 6 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
