The Amazing Human Body: Fight or Flight Series, Meets Weekly
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.
Stephanie Murray BSN, MSSW
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4.9
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass 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 interactive and practical approach to understand how the body reacts to stress. We will learn through lecture, slides, games, movement, discussion, note taking, drawing, and hands on projects. In addition, we will learn ways to prevent stress and the coping skills necessary to reverse the fight or flight response. I believe that knowledge coupled with practical application is the best way for knowledge to "stick." This class will be fun filled, stress free, and educational. I hope each learner will come away from this class with new skills, new friends, and a love for learning.
Learning Goals
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
Other Details
Parental Guidance
None
Supply List
Optional project supply lists will be given to learners in each individual class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
No additional materials needed
Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
40 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-12 learners per class
