Our Body: Lungs, Digestion, Nutrition, and Muscles
In this 4 week class, students will explore how our lungs works, digestion, nutrition, and how our muscles function. The class will be based on interactive discussions and engaging hands-on projects.
Wild and Unstructured Learning
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
"Understanding Our Body: Lungs, Digestion, Nutrition, and Muscles" is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of their own bodies, focusing on the respiratory system, digestion, the importance of nutrition, and how muscles work. Through interactive discussions and hands-on projects, students will learn about the intricacies of their bodies and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This class meets twice a week for 4 weeks. Students will create a model of our lungs, our stomachs, and our muscles to help them understand how they each function. They will also learn about the importance of good nutrition for our body in order to ensure it functions at its best. Week 1: Lungs Week 2: Digestion Week 3: Muscles Week 4: Nutrition "Understanding Our Body: Lungs, Digestion, Nutrition, and Muscles" offers an exciting journey through the inner workings of the human body, covering the respiratory system, digestion, the significance of nutrition, and muscle function. Through interactive discussions, hands-on projects, and fun activities, students will not only learn about the complexities of their bodies, but also gain insight into the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of how our lungs and muscles function, how our body digests food, and the importance of good nutrition.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Lungs
Students will learn about the respiratory system and how lungs work. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Lungs
Students will create a model of our lungs to help them understand how they function. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Digestion
Students will learn about the digestive system and how our bodies digest food. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Digestion
Students will create a model of our stomachs to help them understand how they function. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners will be using bread and crackers during an experiment about the stomach. Both products contain gluten. Reach out to the teacher for alternatives.
Supply List
Paper Pencil Coloring Supplies Large plastic bottle Balloons Scissors Straws Rubberbands Plastic Sandwich Bag Vegetable Oil White Vinegar Piece of Bread, Crackers, or Handful of Oatmeal Cardboard/Cardstock Yarn All supplies will be posted in the classroom at least one week before each class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
10 teachers have teaching certificates
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
9 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Master's Degree from Duke University
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Teachers will have at least 5 years experience teaching elementary science.
Here is a link to a document with all of Wild and Unstructured Learning's teachers. They are listed alphabetically in the document.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zItA4QLkRR6dfhOEMzBjrWW_Zssk9Yz5B90Nstuli0c/edit?usp=sharingReviews
Live Group Course
$152
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-10 learners per class
