The Amazing Human Body: Fight or Flight Series, Meets Weekly

Private Science Tutoring | Middle School/High School (1 Hour)

The Amazing Human Body: Fight or Flight Series, Meets Weekly

Stephanie Murray BSN, MSSW

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(127)

In this weekly, science class, students will learn how the major body systems respond in the fight or flight response and practical steps to take to reverse it.

Class Experience

In this weekly science class, students will be introduced to 7 major body systems and how each one responds to the fight or flight response. We will cover one major system in each class focusing on the physiology of that system's response to real or perceived emergencies. The systems covered include the Respiratory System, Muscular System, Cardiovascular system, Skeletal System, Endocrine System and the Nervous System.  No previous knowledge is required to take this course.  We will take an...

This class is designed for learners ages 8-12 and requires no prior knowledge to participate. Below are the systems and practical applications that we will cover throughout this course:

Week 1
Introduction to The Human Body:  What's Inside and How it works
Fight? Flight? Freeze?
What's my reaction?

Week 2
The Respiratory System
Diaphragmatic Breathing 101

Week 3
The Muscular System
Diaphragmatic Breathing 102
Posture for Relaxation: Tense/Relax

Week 4
The Skeletal System
Storing Calcium and Making Red Blood Cells
Nutritional Support: Diet and exercise

Week 5
The Cardiovascular & Endocrine System
What is your Heart Rate? Blood Pressure?
Progressive Relaxation: Instructions and Practice

Week 6
The Nervous System
Brain and Behavior
As I think, I am: Evaluating my thoughts

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I will introduce small projects each week that learners can do at home.  These projects are geared toward those who want to extend what they have learned, enjoy hands on learning, and or need to complete a project for school credit. All homework is optional.

Optional project supply lists will be given to learners in each individual class.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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40 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.

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No additional materials needed

Meet the teacher

Stephanie Murray BSN, MSSW

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(127)

Hello! My name is Stephanie and I’d like to share a little about myself and the classes I will be teaching. I have worked with children for over 30 years as a nurse, social worker, co-teacher, therapist, ESL teacher, and substitute teacher. I have...