Science & Nature
The Human Body
Average rating: 4.6Number of reviews: (28)
Completed by 130 learners
Learn about how different body systems work together as you exercise with me!
Rebecca Veilleux
Average rating: 4.7Number of reviews: (126)
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8-12
year old learners
3-9
learners per class
$50
Charged upfront
$13 per class
Meets 1x per week
Over 4 weeks
60 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
Students will examine the interrelated functions of 5 body systems: circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive, and muscular systems. We will learn through interactive activities online and through hands-on activities during class time and for homework. We will make observations and inferences about why our body systems work together to make the whole body function. Week 1: Students will learn about the different body systems and an overview of the functions. We will dig deeper into...
Hand-outs and reading assignments will be shared as needed. Materials needed for this class: Exercise Lab: * stop watch/cell phone timer * Exercise resistance band * Low cost stethoscope to listen to heartbeat (optional) You can find one here: https://www.amazon.com/MDF%C2%AE-Single-Head-Lightweight-Stethoscope/dp/B000JM6AG2/ref=sr_1_13?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1507184214&sr=1-13&keywords=stethoscope&th=1 * Space to move around/supervision from an adult Extra: Students will create a DIY lung model to observe how the diaphragm works in the breathing process. Directions and Materials are listed here: https://www.dk.com/us/explore/childrens/how-to-make-your-own-breathing-machine/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Education_Librarians_Makerspace_Sweeps_07252016&utm_source=adestra
1 hour per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.
Meet the teacher
Rebecca Veilleux
Average rating: 4.7Number of reviews: (126)
My name is Rebecca Veilleux and I love learning and teaching about science and nature. I have been a High School Biology/Environmental Science in Lawrence, MA for over 20 years. I enjoy teaching what I love and helping students make...
